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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.60, 26,350.62 and 8,075.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.60, 26,350.62 and 8,075.64 is: 12,114.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.60 : 26,350.62 = 8,075.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.60/26,350.62 = 8,075.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.60x = 26,350.62 × 8,075.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.60x = 212,798,120.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,798,120.90/17,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,114.48

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