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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.48, 26,396.24 and 8,244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.48, 26,396.24 and 8,244.07 is: 12,366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.48 : 26,396.24 = 8,244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.48/26,396.24 = 8,244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.48x = 26,396.24 × 8,244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.48x = 217,612,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,612,404.92/17,597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.11

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