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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,546.73, 26,333.90 and 8,181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,546.73, 26,333.90 and 8,181.92 is: 12,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,546.73 : 26,333.90 = 8,181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,546.73/26,333.90 = 8,181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,546.73x = 26,333.90 × 8,181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,546.73x = 215,461,918.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,461,918.70/17,546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.32

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