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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.23, 25,535.03 and 8,701.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.23, 25,535.03 and 8,701.59 is: 13,050.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.23 : 25,535.03 = 8,701.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.23/25,535.03 = 8,701.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.23x = 25,535.03 × 8,701.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.23x = 222,195,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,195,318.19/17,026.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,050.18

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