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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,604.18, 26,391.83 and 8,239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,604.18, 26,391.83 and 8,239.64 is: 12,352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,604.18 : 26,391.83 = 8,239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,604.18/26,391.83 = 8,239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,604.18x = 26,391.83 × 8,239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,604.18x = 217,459,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,459,004.98/17,604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.69

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