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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.24, 25,512.72 and 8,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.24, 25,512.72 and 8,710.92 is: 13,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.24 : 25,512.72 = 8,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.24/25,512.72 = 8,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.24x = 25,512.72 × 8,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.24x = 222,239,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,239,262.90/17,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,048.92

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