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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.40, 25,466.70 and 8,671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.40, 25,466.70 and 8,671.40 is: 12,982.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.40 : 25,466.70 = 8,671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.40/25,466.70 = 8,671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.40x = 25,466.70 × 8,671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.40x = 220,831,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,831,942.38/17,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,982.94

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