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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.72, 25,497.54 and 8,231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.72, 25,497.54 and 8,231.16 is: 12,335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.72 : 25,497.54 = 8,231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.72/25,497.54 = 8,231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.72x = 25,497.54 × 8,231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.72x = 209,874,331.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,874,331.35/17,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,335.59

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