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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.97, 25,551.75 and 8,709.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.97, 25,551.75 and 8,709.73 is: 13,072.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.97 : 25,551.75 = 8,709.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.97/25,551.75 = 8,709.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.97x = 25,551.75 × 8,709.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.97x = 222,548,812.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,548,812.31/17,023.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.67

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