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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.07, 25,997.19 and 8,572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.07, 25,997.19 and 8,572.74 is: 12,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.07 : 25,997.19 = 8,572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.07/25,997.19 = 8,572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.07x = 25,997.19 × 8,572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.07x = 222,867,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,867,150.60/17,348.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,846.80

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