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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.83, 25,522.93 and 8,697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.83, 25,522.93 and 8,697.68 is: 13,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.83 : 25,522.93 = 8,697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.83/25,522.93 = 8,697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.83x = 25,522.93 × 8,697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.83x = 221,990,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,990,332.94/17,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.18

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