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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.93, 26,050.11 and 8,598.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.93, 26,050.11 and 8,598.49 is: 12,898.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.93 : 26,050.11 = 8,598.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.93/26,050.11 = 8,598.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.93x = 26,050.11 × 8,598.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.93x = 223,991,610.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,991,610.33/17,365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.34

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