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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,671.53, 26,507.31 and 8,304.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,671.53, 26,507.31 and 8,304.68 is: 12,457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,671.53 : 26,507.31 = 8,304.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,671.53/26,507.31 = 8,304.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,671.53x = 26,507.31 × 8,304.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,671.53x = 220,134,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,134,553.15/17,671.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.02

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