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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044, 25,581.51 and 8,729.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044, 25,581.51 and 8,729.74 is: 13,102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044 : 25,581.51 = 8,729.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044/25,581.51 = 8,729.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044x = 25,581.51 × 8,729.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044x = 223,319,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,319,931.11/17,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,102.55

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