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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.56, 26,324.38 and 8,775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.56, 26,324.38 and 8,775.64 is: 13,163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.56 : 26,324.38 = 8,775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.56/26,324.38 = 8,775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.56x = 26,324.38 × 8,775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.56x = 231,013,282.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,013,282.10/17,549.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,163.48

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