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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.27, 26,012.76 and 8,571.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.27, 26,012.76 and 8,571.07 is: 12,861.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.27 : 26,012.76 = 8,571.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.27/26,012.76 = 8,571.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.27x = 26,012.76 × 8,571.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.27x = 222,957,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,957,186.85/17,335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,861.48

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