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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.24, 26,321.59 and 8,056.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.24, 26,321.59 and 8,056.25 is: 12,085.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.24 : 26,321.59 = 8,056.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.24/26,321.59 = 8,056.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.24x = 26,321.59 × 8,056.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.24x = 212,053,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,053,286.61/17,546.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.40

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