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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,572.59, 26,370.54 and 8,213.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,572.59, 26,370.54 and 8,213.33 is: 12,325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,572.59 : 26,370.54 = 8,213.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,572.59/26,370.54 = 8,213.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,572.59x = 26,370.54 × 8,213.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,572.59x = 216,590,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,590,013.22/17,572.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.45

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