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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,535.48, 26,277.48 and 8,758.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,535.48, 26,277.48 and 8,758.32 is: 13,124.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,535.48 : 26,277.48 = 8,758.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,535.48/26,277.48 = 8,758.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,535.48x = 26,277.48 × 8,758.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,535.48x = 230,146,578.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,146,578.63/17,535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,124.62

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