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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.40, 25,539.26 and 8,699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.40, 25,539.26 and 8,699.90 is: 13,051.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.40 : 25,539.26 = 8,699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.40/25,539.26 = 8,699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.40x = 25,539.26 × 8,699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.40x = 222,188,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,188,836.88/17,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.20

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