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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.97, 26,050.14 and 8,598.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.97, 26,050.14 and 8,598.53 is: 12,898.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.97 : 26,050.14 = 8,598.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.97/26,050.14 = 8,598.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.97x = 26,050.14 × 8,598.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.97x = 223,992,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,992,975.42/17,365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,898.38

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