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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.44, 26,604.48 and 8,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.44, 26,604.48 and 8,966.52 is: 13,458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.44 : 26,604.48 = 8,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.44/26,604.48 = 8,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.44x = 26,604.48 × 8,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.44x = 238,549,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,549,602.01/17,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.04

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