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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.12, 26,287.68 and 8,764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.12, 26,287.68 and 8,764.16 is: 13,146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.12 : 26,287.68 = 8,764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.12/26,287.68 = 8,764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.12x = 26,287.68 × 8,764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.12x = 230,389,433.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,389,433.55/17,525.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,146.24

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