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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.95, 25,594.41 and 8,629.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.95, 25,594.41 and 8,629.26 is: 12,940.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.95 : 25,594.41 = 8,629.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.95/25,594.41 = 8,629.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.95x = 25,594.41 × 8,629.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.95x = 220,860,818.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,860,818.44/17,067.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,940.09

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