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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.05, 26,265.70 and 8,762.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.05, 26,265.70 and 8,762.47 is: 13,132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.05 : 26,265.70 = 8,762.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.05/26,265.70 = 8,762.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.05x = 26,265.70 × 8,762.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.05x = 230,152,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,152,353.57/17,525.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,132.77

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