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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,598.48, 26,397.69 and 8,831.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,598.48, 26,397.69 and 8,831.32 is: 13,246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,598.48 : 26,397.69 = 8,831.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,598.48/26,397.69 = 8,831.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,598.48x = 26,397.69 × 8,831.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,598.48x = 233,126,447.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,126,447.65/17,598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,246.96

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