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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,529.74, 26,286.10 and 8,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,529.74, 26,286.10 and 8,167.56 is: 12,247.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,529.74 : 26,286.10 = 8,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,529.74/26,286.10 = 8,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,529.74x = 26,286.10 × 8,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,529.74x = 214,693,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,693,298.92/17,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,247.37

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