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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,014.22, 25,523.97 and 8,689.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,014.22, 25,523.97 and 8,689.74 is: 13,035.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,014.22 : 25,523.97 = 8,689.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,014.22/25,523.97 = 8,689.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,014.22x = 25,523.97 × 8,689.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,014.22x = 221,796,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,796,663.07/17,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,035.96

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