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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.76, 25,514.28 and 8,683.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.76, 25,514.28 and 8,683.26 is: 13,026.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.76 : 25,514.28 = 8,683.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.76/25,514.28 = 8,683.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.76x = 25,514.28 × 8,683.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.76x = 221,547,126.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,547,126.95/17,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,026.24

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