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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.99, 25,642.23 and 8,770.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.99, 25,642.23 and 8,770.21 is: 13,155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.99 : 25,642.23 = 8,770.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.99/25,642.23 = 8,770.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.99x = 25,642.23 × 8,770.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.99x = 224,887,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,887,814.82/17,094.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.19

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