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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.01, 26,111.99 and 8,642.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.01, 26,111.99 and 8,642.39 is: 12,950.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.01 : 26,111.99 = 8,642.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.01/26,111.99 = 8,642.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.01x = 26,111.99 × 8,642.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.01x = 225,669,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,669,827.48/17,425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,950.92

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