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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.41, 26,594.57 and 8,242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.41, 26,594.57 and 8,242.11 is: 12,366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.41 : 26,594.57 = 8,242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.41/26,594.57 = 8,242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.41x = 26,594.57 × 8,242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.41x = 219,195,391.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,195,391.95/17,725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.17

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