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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.50, 25,562.76 and 8,717.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.50, 25,562.76 and 8,717.26 is: 13,083.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.50 : 25,562.76 = 8,717.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.50/25,562.76 = 8,717.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.50x = 25,562.76 × 8,717.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.50x = 222,837,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,837,225.24/17,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,083.83

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