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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534.40, 26,317.80 and 8,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534.40, 26,317.80 and 8,775.60 is: 13,171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534.40 : 26,317.80 = 8,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534.40/26,317.80 = 8,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534.40x = 26,317.80 × 8,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534.40x = 230,954,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,954,485.68/17,534.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,171.51

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