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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,307.80, 25,961.70 and 8,559.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,307.80, 25,961.70 and 8,559.80 is: 12,839.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,307.80 : 25,961.70 = 8,559.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,307.80/25,961.70 = 8,559.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,307.80x = 25,961.70 × 8,559.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,307.80x = 222,226,959.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,226,959.66/17,307.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.70

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