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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,606.64, 26,397.40 and 8,241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,606.64, 26,397.40 and 8,241.54 is: 12,356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,606.64 : 26,397.40 = 8,241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,606.64/26,397.40 = 8,241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,606.64x = 26,397.40 × 8,241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,606.64x = 217,555,228.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,555,228.00/17,606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.43

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