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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,140.70, 25,711.05 and 8,809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,140.70, 25,711.05 and 8,809.10 is: 13,213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,140.70 : 25,711.05 = 8,809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,140.70/25,711.05 = 8,809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,140.70x = 25,711.05 × 8,809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,140.70x = 226,491,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,491,210.56/17,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,213.65

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