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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.96, 25,607.85 and 8,741.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.96, 25,607.85 and 8,741.94 is: 13,125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.96 : 25,607.85 = 8,741.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.96/25,607.85 = 8,741.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.96x = 25,607.85 × 8,741.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.96x = 223,862,288.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,862,288.23/17,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.16

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