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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.98, 25,563.60 and 8,170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.98, 25,563.60 and 8,170.47 is: 12,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.98 : 25,563.60 = 8,170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.98/25,563.60 = 8,170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.98x = 25,563.60 × 8,170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.98x = 208,866,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,866,626.89/17,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.23

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