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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,609.22, 26,399.52 and 8,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,609.22, 26,399.52 and 8,244.72 is: 12,360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,609.22 : 26,399.52 = 8,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,609.22/26,399.52 = 8,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,609.22x = 26,399.52 × 8,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,609.22x = 217,656,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,656,650.53/17,609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.38

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