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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.44, 26,230.62 and 8,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.44, 26,230.62 and 8,717.60 is: 13,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.44 : 26,230.62 = 8,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.44/26,230.62 = 8,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.44x = 26,230.62 × 8,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.44x = 228,668,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,668,052.91/17,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,080.62

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