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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,611.98, 26,409.32 and 8,717.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,611.98, 26,409.32 and 8,717.03 is: 13,071.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,611.98 : 26,409.32 = 8,717.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,611.98/26,409.32 = 8,717.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,611.98x = 26,409.32 × 8,717.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,611.98x = 230,210,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,210,834.72/17,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.26

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