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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,504, 26,267.52 and 8,270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,504, 26,267.52 and 8,270.72 is: 12,411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,504 : 26,267.52 = 8,270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,504/26,267.52 = 8,270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,504x = 26,267.52 × 8,270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,504x = 217,251,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,251,303.01/17,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.52

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