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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.97, 26,190.68 and 8,098.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.97, 26,190.68 and 8,098.07 is: 12,140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.97 : 26,190.68 = 8,098.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.97/26,190.68 = 8,098.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.97x = 26,190.68 × 8,098.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.97x = 212,093,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,093,788.54/17,469.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.48

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