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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,017.88, 25,526.84 and 8,254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,017.88, 25,526.84 and 8,254.08 is: 12,381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,017.88 : 25,526.84 = 8,254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,017.88/25,526.84 = 8,254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,017.88x = 25,526.84 × 8,254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,017.88x = 210,700,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,700,538.24/17,017.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.13

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