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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,730.52, 26,592.90 and 8,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,730.52, 26,592.90 and 8,370.52 is: 12,554.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,730.52 : 26,592.90 = 8,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,730.52/26,592.90 = 8,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,730.52x = 26,592.90 × 8,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,730.52x = 222,596,401.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,596,401.31/17,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.42

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