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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,051.92, 25,555.70 and 8,724.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,051.92, 25,555.70 and 8,724.92 is: 13,076.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,051.92 : 25,555.70 = 8,724.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,051.92/25,555.70 = 8,724.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,051.92x = 25,555.70 × 8,724.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,051.92x = 222,971,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,971,332.08/17,051.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,076.03

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