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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.67, 25,545.22 and 8,712.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.67, 25,545.22 and 8,712.59 is: 13,071.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.67 : 25,545.22 = 8,712.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.67/25,545.22 = 8,712.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.67x = 25,545.22 × 8,712.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.67x = 222,565,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,565,070.40/17,026.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,071.56

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