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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.99, 26,407.83 and 8,716.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.99, 26,407.83 and 8,716.02 is: 13,069.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.99 : 26,407.83 = 8,716.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.99/26,407.83 = 8,716.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.99x = 26,407.83 × 8,716.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.99x = 230,171,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,171,174.44/17,610.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.75

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