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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,066.63, 25,586.96 and 9,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,066.63, 25,586.96 and 9,264.71 is: 13,890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,066.63 : 25,586.96 = 9,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,066.63/25,586.96 = 9,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,066.63x = 25,586.96 × 9,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,066.63x = 237,055,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,055,589.92/17,066.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.01

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