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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.26, 25,510.53 and 8,680.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.26, 25,510.53 and 8,680.77 is: 13,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.26 : 25,510.53 = 8,680.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.26/25,510.53 = 8,680.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.26x = 25,510.53 × 8,680.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.26x = 221,450,872.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,450,872.55/17,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,022.50

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