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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.79, 25,768.46 and 8,751.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.79, 25,768.46 and 8,751.05 is: 13,105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.79 : 25,768.46 = 8,751.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.79/25,768.46 = 8,751.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.79x = 25,768.46 × 8,751.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.79x = 225,500,909.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,500,909.29/17,206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,105.35

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