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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.14, 26,370.81 and 8,225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.14, 26,370.81 and 8,225.55 is: 12,331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.14 : 26,370.81 = 8,225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.14/26,370.81 = 8,225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.14x = 26,370.81 × 8,225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.14x = 216,914,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,914,416.20/17,590.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.59

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