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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.56, 25,588.51 and 8,741.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.56, 25,588.51 and 8,741.47 is: 13,114.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.56 : 25,588.51 = 8,741.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.56/25,588.51 = 8,741.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.56x = 25,588.51 × 8,741.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.56x = 223,681,154.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,681,154.66/17,055.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,114.85

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