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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,016.38, 25,524.59 and 8,252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,016.38, 25,524.59 and 8,252.58 is: 12,378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,016.38 : 25,524.59 = 8,252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,016.38/25,524.59 = 8,252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,016.38x = 25,524.59 × 8,252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,016.38x = 210,643,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,643,775.40/17,016.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,378.88

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