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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,618.20, 26,427.30 and 8,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,618.20, 26,427.30 and 8,870.20 is: 13,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,618.20 : 26,427.30 = 8,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,618.20/26,427.30 = 8,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,618.20x = 26,427.30 × 8,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,618.20x = 234,415,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,415,436.46/17,618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.30

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