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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.36, 25,538.88 and 8,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.36, 25,538.88 and 8,706.28 is: 13,059.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.36 : 25,538.88 = 8,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.36/25,538.88 = 8,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.36x = 25,538.88 × 8,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.36x = 222,348,640.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,348,640.17/17,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.08

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