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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.26, 25,473.96 and 8,223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.26, 25,473.96 and 8,223.75 is: 12,317.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.26 : 25,473.96 = 8,223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.26/25,473.96 = 8,223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.26x = 25,473.96 × 8,223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.26x = 209,491,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,491,478.55/17,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,317.77

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