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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.53, 25,595.68 and 8,286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.53, 25,595.68 and 8,286.66 is: 12,435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.53 : 25,595.68 = 8,286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.53/25,595.68 = 8,286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.53x = 25,595.68 × 8,286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.53x = 212,102,697.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,102,697.63/17,056.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.28

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