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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,600.31, 26,399.79 and 8,236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,600.31, 26,399.79 and 8,236.89 is: 12,355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,600.31 : 26,399.79 = 8,236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,600.31/26,399.79 = 8,236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,600.31x = 26,399.79 × 8,236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,600.31x = 217,452,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,452,166.25/17,600.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.02

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