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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.48, 25,493.04 and 8,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.48, 25,493.04 and 8,227.92 is: 12,330.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.48 : 25,493.04 = 8,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.48/25,493.04 = 8,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.48x = 25,493.04 × 8,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.48x = 209,754,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,754,693.68/17,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.91

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