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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.20, 26,265.90 and 8,762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.20, 26,265.90 and 8,762.56 is: 13,132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.20 : 26,265.90 = 8,762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.20/26,265.90 = 8,762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.20x = 26,265.90 × 8,762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.20x = 230,156,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,156,524.70/17,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,132.89

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