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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,570.30, 26,364.11 and 8,210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,570.30, 26,364.11 and 8,210.96 is: 12,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,570.30 : 26,364.11 = 8,210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,570.30/26,364.11 = 8,210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,570.30x = 26,364.11 × 8,210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,570.30x = 216,474,479.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,474,479.77/17,570.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.48

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