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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.92, 25,547.52 and 8,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.92, 25,547.52 and 8,705.40 is: 13,059.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.92 : 25,547.52 = 8,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.92/25,547.52 = 8,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.92x = 25,547.52 × 8,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.92x = 222,401,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,401,380.61/17,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,059.45

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