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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,560.12, 26,316.38 and 8,801.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,560.12, 26,316.38 and 8,801.32 is: 13,190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,560.12 : 26,316.38 = 8,801.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,560.12/26,316.38 = 8,801.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,560.12x = 26,316.38 × 8,801.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,560.12x = 231,618,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,618,881.62/17,560.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.05

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