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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,516.10, 26,274.15 and 8,300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,516.10, 26,274.15 and 8,300.10 is: 12,450.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,516.10 : 26,274.15 = 8,300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,516.10/26,274.15 = 8,300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,516.10x = 26,274.15 × 8,300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,516.10x = 218,078,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,078,072.42/17,516.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.15

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