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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.59, 25,664.23 and 8,779.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.59, 25,664.23 and 8,779.34 is: 13,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.59 : 25,664.23 = 8,779.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.59/25,664.23 = 8,779.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.59x = 25,664.23 × 8,779.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.59x = 225,315,001.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,315,001.01/17,093.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,181.26

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