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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.61, 25,541.85 and 8,708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.61, 25,541.85 and 8,708.84 is: 13,057.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.61 : 25,541.85 = 8,708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.61/25,541.85 = 8,708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.61x = 25,541.85 × 8,708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.61x = 222,439,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,439,757.24/17,035.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.34

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