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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,597.79, 26,405.36 and 8,238.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,597.79, 26,405.36 and 8,238.45 is: 12,361.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,597.79 : 26,405.36 = 8,238.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,597.79/26,405.36 = 8,238.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,597.79x = 26,405.36 × 8,238.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,597.79x = 217,539,126.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,539,126.66/17,597.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.73

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