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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,107.54, 25,653.11 and 8,783.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,107.54, 25,653.11 and 8,783.27 is: 13,170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,107.54 : 25,653.11 = 8,783.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,107.54/25,653.11 = 8,783.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,107.54x = 25,653.11 × 8,783.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,107.54x = 225,318,115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,318,115.49/17,107.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,170.69

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