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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.83, 25,561.16 and 8,710.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.83, 25,561.16 and 8,710.81 is: 13,078.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.83 : 25,561.16 = 8,710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.83/25,561.16 = 8,710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.83x = 25,561.16 × 8,710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.83x = 222,658,408.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,658,408.14/17,024.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,078.45

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