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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,553.83, 26,329.39 and 8,191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,553.83, 26,329.39 and 8,191.04 is: 12,285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,553.83 : 26,329.39 = 8,191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,553.83/26,329.39 = 8,191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,553.83x = 26,329.39 × 8,191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,553.83x = 215,664,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,664,934.54/17,553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.92

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