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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.76, 26,998.34 and 8,653.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.76, 26,998.34 and 8,653.73 is: 12,982.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.76 : 26,998.34 = 8,653.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.76/26,998.34 = 8,653.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.76x = 26,998.34 × 8,653.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.76x = 233,636,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,636,166.55/17,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.12

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