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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.23, 25,536.52 and 8,702.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.23, 25,536.52 and 8,702.59 is: 13,051.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.23 : 25,536.52 = 8,702.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.23/25,536.52 = 8,702.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.23x = 25,536.52 × 8,702.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.23x = 222,233,863.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,233,863.59/17,027.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,051.67

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