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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.73, 26,049.77 and 8,598.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.73, 26,049.77 and 8,598.29 is: 12,898.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.73 : 26,049.77 = 8,598.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.73/26,049.77 = 8,598.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.73x = 26,049.77 × 8,598.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.73x = 223,983,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,983,433.90/17,365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.01

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