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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,534.88, 26,302.32 and 8,773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,534.88, 26,302.32 and 8,773.92 is: 13,160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,534.88 : 26,302.32 = 8,773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,534.88/26,302.32 = 8,773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,534.88x = 26,302.32 × 8,773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,534.88x = 230,774,451.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,774,451.49/17,534.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,160.88

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