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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,576.93, 26,350.95 and 8,212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,576.93, 26,350.95 and 8,212.32 is: 12,311.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,576.93 : 26,350.95 = 8,212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,576.93/26,350.95 = 8,212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,576.93x = 26,350.95 × 8,212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,576.93x = 216,402,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,402,464.50/17,576.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.73

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