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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.10, 25,515.96 and 8,680.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.10, 25,515.96 and 8,680.06 is: 13,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.10 : 25,515.96 = 8,680.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.10/25,515.96 = 8,680.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.10x = 25,515.96 × 8,680.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.10x = 221,480,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,480,063.76/17,010.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,020.50

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