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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.80, 25,562.70 and 8,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.80, 25,562.70 and 8,747.40 is: 13,121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.80 : 25,562.70 = 8,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.80/25,562.70 = 8,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.80x = 25,562.70 × 8,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.80x = 223,607,161.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,607,161.98/17,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,121.10

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