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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.80, 26,003.70 and 8,587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.80, 26,003.70 and 8,587.80 is: 12,881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.80 : 26,003.70 = 8,587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.80/26,003.70 = 8,587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.80x = 26,003.70 × 8,587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.80x = 223,314,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,314,574.86/17,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,881.70

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