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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.16, 26,307.66 and 8,181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.16, 26,307.66 and 8,181.12 is: 12,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.16 : 26,307.66 = 8,181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.16/26,307.66 = 8,181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.16x = 26,307.66 × 8,181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.16x = 215,226,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,226,123.38/17,546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,266.28

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