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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.07, 25,536.62 and 8,705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.07, 25,536.62 and 8,705.27 is: 13,052.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.07 : 25,536.62 = 8,705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.07/25,536.62 = 8,705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.07x = 25,536.62 × 8,705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.07x = 222,303,000.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,303,000.78/17,032.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,052.03

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