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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.03, 26,558.38 and 8,340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.03, 26,558.38 and 8,340.67 is: 12,514.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.03 : 26,558.38 = 8,340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.03/26,558.38 = 8,340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.03x = 26,558.38 × 8,340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.03x = 221,514,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,514,726.94/17,701.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.23

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