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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,725.67, 26,604.99 and 8,966.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,725.67, 26,604.99 and 8,966.73 is: 13,458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,725.67 : 26,604.99 = 8,966.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,725.67/26,604.99 = 8,966.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,725.67x = 26,604.99 × 8,966.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,725.67x = 238,559,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,559,761.98/17,725.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.44

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