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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,053.74, 25,533.37 and 8,715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,053.74, 25,533.37 and 8,715.80 is: 13,049.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,053.74 : 25,533.37 = 8,715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,053.74/25,533.37 = 8,715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,053.74x = 25,533.37 × 8,715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,053.74x = 222,543,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,543,575.00/17,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.55

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