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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.16, 25,554.69 and 8,711.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.16, 25,554.69 and 8,711.91 is: 13,075.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.16 : 25,554.69 = 8,711.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.16/25,554.69 = 8,711.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.16x = 25,554.69 × 8,711.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.16x = 222,630,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,630,159.36/17,026.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.77

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