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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.80, 25,516.20 and 8,262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.80, 25,516.20 and 8,262.80 is: 12,394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.80 : 25,516.20 = 8,262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.80/25,516.20 = 8,262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.80x = 25,516.20 × 8,262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.80x = 210,835,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,835,257.36/17,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.20

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