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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.95, 25,589.91 and 8,626.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.95, 25,589.91 and 8,626.26 is: 12,935.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.95 : 25,589.91 = 8,626.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.95/25,589.91 = 8,626.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.95x = 25,589.91 × 8,626.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.95x = 220,745,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,745,217.04/17,064.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,935.59

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