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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.08, 26,208.06 and 8,703.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.08, 26,208.06 and 8,703.56 is: 13,053.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.08 : 26,208.06 = 8,703.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.08/26,208.06 = 8,703.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.08x = 26,208.06 × 8,703.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.08x = 228,103,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,103,422.69/17,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,053.07

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