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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,610.98, 26,410.18 and 8,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,610.98, 26,410.18 and 8,249.40 is: 12,371.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,610.98 : 26,410.18 = 8,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,610.98/26,410.18 = 8,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,610.98x = 26,410.18 × 8,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,610.98x = 217,868,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,868,138.89/17,610.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.15

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