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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.80, 26,976.02 and 8,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.80, 26,976.02 and 8,631.60 is: 12,941.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.80 : 26,976.02 = 8,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.80/26,976.02 = 8,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.80x = 26,976.02 × 8,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.80x = 232,846,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,846,214.23/17,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.80

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