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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.56, 25,542.93 and 8,699.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.56, 25,542.93 and 8,699.19 is: 13,052.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.56 : 25,542.93 = 8,699.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.56/25,542.93 = 8,699.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.56x = 25,542.93 × 8,699.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.56x = 222,202,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,202,801.23/17,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.66

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