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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.81, 25,525.91 and 8,699.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.81, 25,525.91 and 8,699.67 is: 13,052.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.81 : 25,525.91 = 8,699.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.81/25,525.91 = 8,699.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.81x = 25,525.91 × 8,699.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.81x = 222,066,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,066,949.95/17,013.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.16

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