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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,701.07, 26,555.45 and 8,341.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,701.07, 26,555.45 and 8,341.11 is: 12,513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,701.07 : 26,555.45 = 8,341.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,701.07/26,555.45 = 8,341.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,701.07x = 26,555.45 × 8,341.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,701.07x = 221,501,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,501,887.84/17,701.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.48

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