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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,070.41, 25,588.78 and 8,175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,070.41, 25,588.78 and 8,175.47 is: 12,255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,070.41 : 25,588.78 = 8,175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,070.41/25,588.78 = 8,175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,070.41x = 25,588.78 × 8,175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,070.41x = 209,200,154.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,200,154.84/17,070.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.13

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