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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.56, 25,683.70 and 8,793.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.56, 25,683.70 and 8,793.62 is: 13,202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.56 : 25,683.70 = 8,793.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.56/25,683.70 = 8,793.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.56x = 25,683.70 × 8,793.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.56x = 225,852,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,852,697.99/17,106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.70

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