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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.70, 25,632.15 and 8,889.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.70, 25,632.15 and 8,889.70 is: 13,327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.70 : 25,632.15 = 8,889.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.70/25,632.15 = 8,889.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.70x = 25,632.15 × 8,889.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.70x = 227,862,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,862,123.86/17,097.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.06

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