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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.30, 25,475.52 and 8,224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.30, 25,475.52 and 8,224.78 is: 12,319.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.30 : 25,475.52 = 8,224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.30/25,475.52 = 8,224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.30x = 25,475.52 × 8,224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.30x = 209,530,547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,530,547.39/17,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,319.31

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