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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,001.68, 25,477.56 and 8,556.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,001.68, 25,477.56 and 8,556.57 is: 12,822.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,001.68 : 25,477.56 = 8,556.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,001.68/25,477.56 = 8,556.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,001.68x = 25,477.56 × 8,556.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,001.68x = 218,000,525.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,000,525.57/17,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.29

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