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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.16, 25,517.82 and 8,233.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.16, 25,517.82 and 8,233.82 is: 12,352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.16 : 25,517.82 = 8,233.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.16/25,517.82 = 8,233.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.16x = 25,517.82 × 8,233.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.16x = 210,109,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,109,009.08/17,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.70

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