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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.70, 26,113.05 and 8,660.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.70, 26,113.05 and 8,660.70 is: 12,991.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.70 : 26,113.05 = 8,660.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.70/26,113.05 = 8,660.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.70x = 26,113.05 × 8,660.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.70x = 226,157,292.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,157,292.14/17,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,991.05

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