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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,526.05, 26,267.20 and 8,763.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,526.05, 26,267.20 and 8,763.47 is: 13,134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,526.05 : 26,267.20 = 8,763.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,526.05/26,267.20 = 8,763.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,526.05x = 26,267.20 × 8,763.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,526.05x = 230,191,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,191,819.18/17,526.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,134.27

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