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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.57, 26,070.24 and 8,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.57, 26,070.24 and 8,030.56 is: 12,029.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.57 : 26,070.24 = 8,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.57/26,070.24 = 8,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.57x = 26,070.24 × 8,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.57x = 209,358,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,358,633.24/17,403.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.64

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