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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.81, 26,288.94 and 8,163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.81, 26,288.94 and 8,163.17 is: 12,244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.81 : 26,288.94 = 8,163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.81/26,288.94 = 8,163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.81x = 26,288.94 × 8,163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.81x = 214,601,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,601,086.34/17,525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,244.86

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