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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.50, 25,637.64 and 8,770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.50, 25,637.64 and 8,770.22 is: 13,153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.50 : 25,637.64 = 8,770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.50/25,637.64 = 8,770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.50x = 25,637.64 × 8,770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.50x = 224,847,743.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,847,743.08/17,094.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,153.22

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