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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,603.48, 26,396.57 and 8,708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,603.48, 26,396.57 and 8,708.54 is: 13,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,603.48 : 26,396.57 = 8,708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,603.48/26,396.57 = 8,708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,603.48x = 26,396.57 × 8,708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,603.48x = 229,875,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,875,410.18/17,603.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,058.52

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