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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,066.95, 25,592.91 and 8,628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,066.95, 25,592.91 and 8,628.26 is: 12,938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,066.95 : 25,592.91 = 8,628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,066.95/25,592.91 = 8,628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,066.95x = 25,592.91 × 8,628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,066.95x = 220,822,281.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,822,281.64/17,066.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.59

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