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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.44, 26,975.33 and 8,623.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.44, 26,975.33 and 8,623.54 is: 12,928.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.44 : 26,975.33 = 8,623.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.44/26,975.33 = 8,623.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.44x = 26,975.33 × 8,623.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.44x = 232,622,837.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,622,837.27/17,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.92

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