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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,992.80, 26,997.30 and 8,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,992.80, 26,997.30 and 8,629.20 is: 12,947.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,992.80 : 26,997.30 = 8,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,992.80/26,997.30 = 8,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,992.80x = 26,997.30 × 8,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,992.80x = 232,965,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,965,101.16/17,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.68

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