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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.90, 26,415.03 and 8,254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.90, 26,415.03 and 8,254.98 is: 12,375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.90 : 26,415.03 = 8,254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.90/26,415.03 = 8,254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.90x = 26,415.03 × 8,254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.90x = 218,055,544.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,055,544.35/17,619.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.53

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