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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,508.76, 26,268.30 and 8,154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,508.76, 26,268.30 and 8,154.27 is: 12,233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,508.76 : 26,268.30 = 8,154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,508.76/26,268.30 = 8,154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,508.76x = 26,268.30 × 8,154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,508.76x = 214,198,810.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,198,810.64/17,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.81

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