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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,528.74, 26,284.60 and 8,166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,528.74, 26,284.60 and 8,166.56 is: 12,245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,528.74 : 26,284.60 = 8,166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,528.74/26,284.60 = 8,166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,528.74x = 26,284.60 × 8,166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,528.74x = 214,654,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,654,762.98/17,528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.88

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