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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.06, 25,877.78 and 8,941.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.06, 25,877.78 and 8,941.29 is: 13,400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.06 : 25,877.78 = 8,941.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.06/25,877.78 = 8,941.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.06x = 25,877.78 × 8,941.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.06x = 231,380,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,380,627.32/17,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.89

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