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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.08, 25,558.54 and 8,709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.08, 25,558.54 and 8,709.06 is: 13,075.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.08 : 25,558.54 = 8,709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.08/25,558.54 = 8,709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.08x = 25,558.54 × 8,709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.08x = 222,590,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,590,858.37/17,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.83

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