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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.08, 26,358.32 and 8,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.08, 26,358.32 and 8,336 is: 12,505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.08 : 26,358.32 = 8,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.08/26,358.32 = 8,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.08x = 26,358.32 × 8,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.08x = 219,722,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,722,955.52/17,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,505.52

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