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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.76, 25,467.21 and 8,219.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.76, 25,467.21 and 8,219.25 is: 12,311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.76 : 25,467.21 = 8,219.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.76/25,467.21 = 8,219.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.76x = 25,467.21 × 8,219.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.76x = 209,321,365.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,321,365.79/17,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.03

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