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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.53, 26,304.98 and 8,774.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.53, 26,304.98 and 8,774.73 is: 13,150.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.53 : 26,304.98 = 8,774.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.53/26,304.98 = 8,774.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.53x = 26,304.98 × 8,774.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.53x = 230,819,053.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,819,053.28/17,551.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,150.94

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