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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,379.80, 26,069.70 and 8,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,379.80, 26,069.70 and 8,631.80 is: 12,947.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,379.80 : 26,069.70 = 8,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,379.80/26,069.70 = 8,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,379.80x = 26,069.70 × 8,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,379.80x = 225,028,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,028,436.46/17,379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.70

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