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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.02, 26,555.49 and 8,341.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.02, 26,555.49 and 8,341.14 is: 12,513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.02 : 26,555.49 = 8,341.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.02/26,555.49 = 8,341.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.02x = 26,555.49 × 8,341.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.02x = 221,503,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,503,059.86/17,701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.58

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