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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.47, 25,706.94 and 8,830.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.47, 25,706.94 and 8,830.99 is: 13,236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.47 : 25,706.94 = 8,830.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.47/25,706.94 = 8,830.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.47x = 25,706.94 × 8,830.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.47x = 227,017,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,017,617.60/17,150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.82

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