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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,530.89, 26,274.48 and 8,768.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,530.89, 26,274.48 and 8,768.31 is: 13,141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,530.89 : 26,274.48 = 8,768.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,530.89/26,274.48 = 8,768.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,530.89x = 26,274.48 × 8,768.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,530.89x = 230,382,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,382,785.73/17,530.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.53

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