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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.15, 26,505.24 and 8,303.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.15, 26,505.24 and 8,303.30 is: 12,454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.15 : 26,505.24 = 8,303.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.15/26,505.24 = 8,303.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.15x = 26,505.24 × 8,303.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.15x = 220,080,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,080,959.29/17,670.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.96

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