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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.40, 26,308.80 and 8,769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.40, 26,308.80 and 8,769.60 is: 13,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.40 : 26,308.80 = 8,769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.40/26,308.80 = 8,769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.40x = 26,308.80 × 8,769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.40x = 230,717,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,717,652.48/17,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,162.50

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