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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,582.06, 26,337.74 and 8,209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,582.06, 26,337.74 and 8,209.14 is: 12,297.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,582.06 : 26,337.74 = 8,209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,582.06/26,337.74 = 8,209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,582.06x = 26,337.74 × 8,209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,582.06x = 216,210,153.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,210,153.90/17,582.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,297.21

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