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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,501.01, 17,251.41 and 8,024.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,501.01, 17,251.41 and 8,024.75 is: 11,074.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,501.01 : 17,251.41 = 8,024.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,501.01/17,251.41 = 8,024.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,501.01x = 17,251.41 × 8,024.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,501.01x = 138,438,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,438,330.04/12,501.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,074.17

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