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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.91, 26,294.49 and 8,174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.91, 26,294.49 and 8,174.21 is: 12,252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.91 : 26,294.49 = 8,174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.91/26,294.49 = 8,174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.91x = 26,294.49 × 8,174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.91x = 214,936,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,936,551.63/17,541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,252.74

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