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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.94, 25,554.36 and 8,714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.94, 25,554.36 and 8,714.94 is: 13,078.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.94 : 25,554.36 = 8,714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.94/25,554.36 = 8,714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.94x = 25,554.36 × 8,714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.94x = 222,704,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,704,714.14/17,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,078.78

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