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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.34, 25,606.38 and 8,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.34, 25,606.38 and 8,746.32 is: 13,127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.34 : 25,606.38 = 8,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.34/25,606.38 = 8,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.34x = 25,606.38 × 8,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.34x = 223,961,593.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,961,593.52/17,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.62

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