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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.36, 26,306.10 and 8,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.36, 26,306.10 and 8,773.20 is: 13,150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.36 : 26,306.10 = 8,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.36/26,306.10 = 8,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.36x = 26,306.10 × 8,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.36x = 230,788,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,788,676.52/17,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,150.08

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