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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.42, 25,546.34 and 8,713.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.42, 25,546.34 and 8,713.34 is: 13,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.42 : 25,546.34 = 8,713.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.42/25,546.34 = 8,713.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.42x = 25,546.34 × 8,713.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.42x = 222,594,031.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,594,031.82/17,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.68

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