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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.98, 25,688.86 and 8,808.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.98, 25,688.86 and 8,808.32 is: 13,212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.98 : 25,688.86 = 8,808.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.98/25,688.86 = 8,808.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.98x = 25,688.86 × 8,808.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.98x = 226,275,699.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,275,699.32/17,125.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,212.42

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