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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.80, 26,006.70 and 8,589.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.80, 26,006.70 and 8,589.80 is: 12,884.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.80 : 26,006.70 = 8,589.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.80/26,006.70 = 8,589.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.80x = 26,006.70 × 8,589.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.80x = 223,392,351.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,392,351.66/17,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,884.70

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