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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,515.54, 26,272.57 and 8,152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,515.54, 26,272.57 and 8,152.33 is: 12,228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,515.54 : 26,272.57 = 8,152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,515.54/26,272.57 = 8,152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,515.54x = 26,272.57 × 8,152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,515.54x = 214,182,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,182,754.02/17,515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.16

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