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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.83, 25,559.67 and 8,709.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.83, 25,559.67 and 8,709.81 is: 13,076.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.83 : 25,559.67 = 8,709.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.83/25,559.67 = 8,709.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.83x = 25,559.67 × 8,709.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.83x = 222,619,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,619,825.81/17,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,076.95

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