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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.40, 25,478.70 and 8,679.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.40, 25,478.70 and 8,679.40 is: 12,994.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.40 : 25,478.70 = 8,679.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.40/25,478.70 = 8,679.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.40x = 25,478.70 × 8,679.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.40x = 221,139,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,139,828.78/17,017.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,994.92

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