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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.96, 25,612.36 and 8,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.96, 25,612.36 and 8,744.94 is: 13,129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.96 : 25,612.36 = 8,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.96/25,612.36 = 8,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.96x = 25,612.36 × 8,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.96x = 223,978,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,978,551.46/17,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,129.67

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