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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.30, 26,196.48 and 8,701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.30, 26,196.48 and 8,701.92 is: 13,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.30 : 26,196.48 = 8,701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.30/26,196.48 = 8,701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.30x = 26,196.48 × 8,701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.30x = 227,959,673.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,959,673.24/17,475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.68

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