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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,548.56, 26,322.88 and 8,774.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,548.56, 26,322.88 and 8,774.64 is: 13,161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,548.56 : 26,322.88 = 8,774.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,548.56/26,322.88 = 8,774.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,548.56x = 26,322.88 × 8,774.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,548.56x = 230,973,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,973,795.76/17,548.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,161.98

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