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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.51, 17,296.70 and 8,059.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.51, 17,296.70 and 8,059.71 is: 11,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.51 : 17,296.70 = 8,059.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.51/17,296.70 = 8,059.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.51x = 17,296.70 × 8,059.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.51x = 139,406,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,406,345.66/12,525.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,129.79

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