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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,566.07, 26,346.33 and 8,212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,566.07, 26,346.33 and 8,212.59 is: 12,317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,566.07 : 26,346.33 = 8,212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,566.07/26,346.33 = 8,212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,566.07x = 26,346.33 × 8,212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,566.07x = 216,371,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,371,606.29/17,566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.59

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