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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,487.54, 26,237.79 and 8,132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,487.54, 26,237.79 and 8,132.58 is: 12,201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,487.54 : 26,237.79 = 8,132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,487.54/26,237.79 = 8,132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,487.54x = 26,237.79 × 8,132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,487.54x = 213,380,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,380,926.20/17,487.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.88

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