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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.69, 25,597.98 and 8,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.69, 25,597.98 and 8,175.60 is: 12,255.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.69 : 25,597.98 = 8,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.69/25,597.98 = 8,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.69x = 25,597.98 × 8,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.69x = 209,278,845.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,278,845.29/17,076.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.23

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