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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.74, 25,510.26 and 8,684.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.74, 25,510.26 and 8,684.86 is: 13,030.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.74 : 25,510.26 = 8,684.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.74/25,510.26 = 8,684.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.74x = 25,510.26 × 8,684.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.74x = 221,553,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,553,036.66/17,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.43

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