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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,405.70, 26,108.55 and 8,657.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,405.70, 26,108.55 and 8,657.70 is: 12,986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,405.70 : 26,108.55 = 8,657.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,405.70/26,108.55 = 8,657.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,405.70x = 26,108.55 × 8,657.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,405.70x = 226,039,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,039,993.34/17,405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,986.55

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