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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.70, 26,050.05 and 8,618.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.70, 26,050.05 and 8,618.70 is: 12,928.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.70 : 26,050.05 = 8,618.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.70/26,050.05 = 8,618.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.70x = 26,050.05 × 8,618.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.70x = 224,517,565.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,517,565.94/17,366.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.05

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