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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.04, 26,270.19 and 8,765.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.04, 26,270.19 and 8,765.46 is: 13,137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.04 : 26,270.19 = 8,765.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.04/26,270.19 = 8,765.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.04x = 26,270.19 × 8,765.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.04x = 230,270,299.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,270,299.64/17,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,137.25

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