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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,209.09, 25,771.95 and 8,753.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,209.09, 25,771.95 and 8,753.35 is: 13,108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,209.09 : 25,771.95 = 8,753.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,209.09/25,771.95 = 8,753.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,209.09x = 25,771.95 × 8,753.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,209.09x = 225,590,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,590,898.53/17,209.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,108.82

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