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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.83, 25,556.66 and 8,707.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.83, 25,556.66 and 8,707.81 is: 13,073.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.83 : 25,556.66 = 8,707.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.83/25,556.66 = 8,707.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.83x = 25,556.66 × 8,707.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.83x = 222,542,497.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,542,497.39/17,021.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,073.95

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