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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.48, 25,570.86 and 8,733.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.48, 25,570.86 and 8,733.96 is: 13,099.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.48 : 25,570.86 = 8,733.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.48/25,570.86 = 8,733.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.48x = 25,570.86 × 8,733.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.48x = 223,334,868.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,334,868.41/17,049.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,099.22

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