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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.10, 26,287.65 and 8,309.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.10, 26,287.65 and 8,309.10 is: 12,463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.10 : 26,287.65 = 8,309.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.10/26,287.65 = 8,309.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.10x = 26,287.65 × 8,309.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.10x = 218,426,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,426,712.62/17,525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,463.65

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