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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.60, 26,295.90 and 8,314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.60, 26,295.90 and 8,314.60 is: 12,471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.60 : 26,295.90 = 8,314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.60/26,295.90 = 8,314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.60x = 26,295.90 × 8,314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.60x = 218,639,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,639,890.14/17,530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,471.90

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