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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,991.80, 26,979.49 and 8,636.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,991.80, 26,979.49 and 8,636.23 is: 12,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,991.80 : 26,979.49 = 8,636.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,991.80/26,979.49 = 8,636.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,991.80x = 26,979.49 × 8,636.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,991.80x = 233,001,080.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,001,080.92/17,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,950.40

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