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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,280.06, 25,905.06 and 8,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,280.06, 25,905.06 and 8,955.69 is: 13,425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,280.06 : 25,905.06 = 8,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,280.06/25,905.06 = 8,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,280.06x = 25,905.06 × 8,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,280.06x = 231,997,686.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,997,686.79/17,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.75

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