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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,461.20, 26,191.80 and 8,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,461.20, 26,191.80 and 8,713.20 is: 13,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,461.20 : 26,191.80 = 8,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,461.20/26,191.80 = 8,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,461.20x = 26,191.80 × 8,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,461.20x = 228,214,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,214,391.76/17,461.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.80

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