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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.68, 25,566.24 and 8,726.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.68, 25,566.24 and 8,726.53 is: 13,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.68 : 25,566.24 = 8,726.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.68/25,566.24 = 8,726.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.68x = 25,566.24 × 8,726.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.68x = 223,104,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,104,560.35/17,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.47

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