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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,090.10, 25,615.95 and 8,766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,090.10, 25,615.95 and 8,766.90 is: 13,140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,090.10 : 25,615.95 = 8,766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,090.10/25,615.95 = 8,766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,090.10x = 25,615.95 × 8,766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,090.10x = 224,572,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,572,472.06/17,090.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,140.50

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