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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,435.56, 26,117.22 and 8,524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,435.56, 26,117.22 and 8,524.06 is: 12,768.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,435.56 : 26,117.22 = 8,524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,435.56/26,117.22 = 8,524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,435.56x = 26,117.22 × 8,524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,435.56x = 222,624,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,624,750.31/17,435.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.43

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