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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.36, 25,541.88 and 8,708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.36, 25,541.88 and 8,708.28 is: 13,062.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.36 : 25,541.88 = 8,708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.36/25,541.88 = 8,708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.36x = 25,541.88 × 8,708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.36x = 222,425,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,425,842.77/17,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,062.08

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