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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.06, 26,270.20 and 8,765.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.06, 26,270.20 and 8,765.48 is: 13,137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.06 : 26,270.20 = 8,765.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.06/26,270.20 = 8,765.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.06x = 26,270.20 × 8,765.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.06x = 230,270,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,270,912.70/17,528.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,137.27

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