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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.44, 25,473.48 and 8,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.44, 25,473.48 and 8,660.80 is: 12,973.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.44 : 25,473.48 = 8,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.44/25,473.48 = 8,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.44x = 25,473.48 × 8,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.44x = 220,620,715.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,620,715.58/17,005.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,973.54

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