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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,554.89, 26,329.48 and 8,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,554.89, 26,329.48 and 8,195.88 is: 12,292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,554.89 : 26,329.48 = 8,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,554.89/26,329.48 = 8,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,554.89x = 26,329.48 × 8,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,554.89x = 215,793,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,793,258.54/17,554.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,292.49

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