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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.46, 26,119.91 and 8,528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.46, 26,119.91 and 8,528.52 is: 12,783.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.46 : 26,119.91 = 8,528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.46/26,119.91 = 8,528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.46x = 26,119.91 × 8,528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.46x = 222,764,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,764,196.15/17,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,783.83

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