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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.52, 25,706.76 and 8,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.52, 25,706.76 and 8,835.52 is: 13,242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.52 : 25,706.76 = 8,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.52/25,706.76 = 8,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.52x = 25,706.76 × 8,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.52x = 227,132,592.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,132,592.12/17,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.71

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