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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.40, 26,309.97 and 8,181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.40, 26,309.97 and 8,181.51 is: 12,263.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.40 : 26,309.97 = 8,181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.40/26,309.97 = 8,181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.40x = 26,309.97 × 8,181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.40x = 215,255,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,255,282.65/17,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,263.58

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