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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,555.16, 26,314.10 and 8,184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,555.16, 26,314.10 and 8,184.26 is: 12,267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,555.16 : 26,314.10 = 8,184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,555.16/26,314.10 = 8,184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,555.16x = 26,314.10 × 8,184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,555.16x = 215,361,436.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,361,436.07/17,555.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.70

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