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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,533.30, 26,276.91 and 8,301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,533.30, 26,276.91 and 8,301.94 is: 12,442.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,533.30 : 26,276.91 = 8,301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,533.30/26,276.91 = 8,301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,533.30x = 26,276.91 × 8,301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,533.30x = 218,149,330.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,149,330.21/17,533.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.00

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