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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,066.16, 25,593.48 and 8,295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,066.16, 25,593.48 and 8,295.48 is: 12,440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,066.16 : 25,593.48 = 8,295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,066.16/25,593.48 = 8,295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,066.16x = 25,593.48 × 8,295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,066.16x = 212,310,201.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,310,201.47/17,066.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.42

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