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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.80, 25,482.02 and 8,675.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.80, 25,482.02 and 8,675.79 is: 13,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.80 : 25,482.02 = 8,675.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.80/25,482.02 = 8,675.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.80x = 25,482.02 × 8,675.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.80x = 221,076,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,076,610.92/17,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.36

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