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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.60, 26,588.40 and 8,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.60, 26,588.40 and 8,362.54 is: 12,543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.60 : 26,588.40 = 8,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.60/26,588.40 = 8,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.60x = 26,588.40 × 8,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.60x = 222,346,558.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,346,558.54/17,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,543.81

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