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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.90, 25,547.52 and 8,705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.90, 25,547.52 and 8,705.38 is: 13,059.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.90 : 25,547.52 = 8,705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.90/25,547.52 = 8,705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.90x = 25,547.52 × 8,705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.90x = 222,400,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,400,869.66/17,029.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.43

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