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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.46, 25,580.25 and 8,748.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.46, 25,580.25 and 8,748.38 is: 13,114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.46 : 25,580.25 = 8,748.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.46/25,580.25 = 8,748.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.46x = 25,580.25 × 8,748.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.46x = 223,785,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,785,747.50/17,064.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,114.14

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