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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,541.95, 26,312.52 and 8,171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,541.95, 26,312.52 and 8,171.87 is: 12,257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,541.95 : 26,312.52 = 8,171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,541.95/26,312.52 = 8,171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,541.95x = 26,312.52 × 8,171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,541.95x = 215,022,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,022,492.81/17,541.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,257.62

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