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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.44, 26,101.96 and 8,044.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.44, 26,101.96 and 8,044.98 is: 12,069.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.44 : 26,101.96 = 8,044.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.44/26,101.96 = 8,044.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.44x = 26,101.96 × 8,044.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.44x = 209,989,746.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,989,746.16/17,398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,069.46

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