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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,070.52, 25,597.62 and 8,754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,070.52, 25,597.62 and 8,754.52 is: 13,127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,070.52 : 25,597.62 = 8,754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,070.52/25,597.62 = 8,754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,070.52x = 25,597.62 × 8,754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,070.52x = 224,094,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,094,876.24/17,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,127.60

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