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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,495.83, 26,231.45 and 8,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,495.83, 26,231.45 and 8,125.90 is: 12,183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,495.83 : 26,231.45 = 8,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,495.83/26,231.45 = 8,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,495.83x = 26,231.45 × 8,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,495.83x = 213,154,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,154,180.90/17,495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,183.14

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