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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.44, 25,514.46 and 8,697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.44, 25,514.46 and 8,697.60 is: 13,045.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.44 : 25,514.46 = 8,697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.44/25,514.46 = 8,697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.44x = 25,514.46 × 8,697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.44x = 221,914,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,914,567.30/17,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,045.02

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