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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.06, 26,271.70 and 8,766.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.06, 26,271.70 and 8,766.48 is: 13,138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.06 : 26,271.70 = 8,766.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.06/26,271.70 = 8,766.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.06x = 26,271.70 × 8,766.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.06x = 230,310,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,310,332.62/17,529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,138.77

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