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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.68, 26,407.76 and 8,228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.68, 26,407.76 and 8,228.25 is: 12,346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.68 : 26,407.76 = 8,228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.68/26,407.76 = 8,228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.68x = 26,407.76 × 8,228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.68x = 217,289,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,289,610.08/17,599.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.23

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