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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,542.91, 26,295.99 and 8,175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,542.91, 26,295.99 and 8,175.21 is: 12,254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,542.91 : 26,295.99 = 8,175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,542.91/26,295.99 = 8,175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,542.91x = 26,295.99 × 8,175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,542.91x = 214,975,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,975,240.41/17,542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,254.25

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