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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.88, 25,533.90 and 8,700.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.88, 25,533.90 and 8,700.26 is: 13,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.88 : 25,533.90 = 8,700.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.88/25,533.90 = 8,700.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.88x = 25,533.90 × 8,700.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.88x = 222,151,441.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,151,441.14/17,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,033.33

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