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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.70, 26,117.55 and 8,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.70, 26,117.55 and 8,663.70 is: 12,995.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.70 : 26,117.55 = 8,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.70/26,117.55 = 8,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.70x = 26,117.55 × 8,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.70x = 226,274,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,274,617.94/17,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,995.55

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