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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.48, 26,258.93 and 8,148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.48, 26,258.93 and 8,148.02 is: 12,224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.48 : 26,258.93 = 8,148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.48/26,258.93 = 8,148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.48x = 26,258.93 × 8,148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.48x = 213,958,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,958,246.08/17,502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.46

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