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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.90, 25,588.92 and 8,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.90, 25,588.92 and 8,741.76 is: 13,115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.90 : 25,588.92 = 8,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.90/25,588.92 = 8,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.90x = 25,588.92 × 8,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.90x = 223,692,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,692,197.30/17,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,115.24

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