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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,510.27, 26,270.55 and 8,155.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,510.27, 26,270.55 and 8,155.77 is: 12,236.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,510.27 : 26,270.55 = 8,155.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,510.27/26,270.55 = 8,155.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,510.27x = 26,270.55 × 8,155.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,510.27x = 214,256,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,256,563.57/17,510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.05

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