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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,545.95, 26,284.91 and 8,788.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,545.95, 26,284.91 and 8,788.23 is: 13,165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,545.95 : 26,284.91 = 8,788.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,545.95/26,284.91 = 8,788.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,545.95x = 26,284.91 × 8,788.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,545.95x = 230,997,790.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,997,790.67/17,545.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,165.31

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