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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,208.82, 25,771.49 and 8,753.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,208.82, 25,771.49 and 8,753.10 is: 13,108.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,208.82 : 25,771.49 = 8,753.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,208.82/25,771.49 = 8,753.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,208.82x = 25,771.49 × 8,753.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,208.82x = 225,580,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,580,429.12/17,208.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,108.42

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