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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.82, 25,769.99 and 8,752.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.82, 25,769.99 and 8,752.10 is: 13,106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.82 : 25,769.99 = 8,752.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.82/25,769.99 = 8,752.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.82x = 25,769.99 × 8,752.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.82x = 225,541,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,541,422.51/17,207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,106.91

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