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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.82, 25,520.81 and 8,708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.82, 25,520.81 and 8,708.75 is: 13,054.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.82 : 25,520.81 = 8,708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.82/25,520.81 = 8,708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.82x = 25,520.81 × 8,708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.82x = 222,254,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,254,278.64/17,024.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,054.72

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