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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.19, 25,567.00 and 8,727.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.19, 25,567.00 and 8,727.03 is: 13,093.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.19 : 25,567.00 = 8,727.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.19/25,567.00 = 8,727.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.19x = 25,567.00 × 8,727.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.19x = 223,123,954.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,123,954.19/17,041.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,093.22

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