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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,025.67, 25,562.19 and 8,711.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,025.67, 25,562.19 and 8,711.42 is: 13,079.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,025.67 : 25,562.19 = 8,711.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,025.67/25,562.19 = 8,711.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,025.67x = 25,562.19 × 8,711.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,025.67x = 222,682,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,682,973.21/17,025.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,079.25

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