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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,019.68, 25,529.51 and 8,271.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,019.68, 25,529.51 and 8,271.68 is: 12,407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,019.68 : 25,529.51 = 8,271.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,019.68/25,529.51 = 8,271.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,019.68x = 25,529.51 × 8,271.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,019.68x = 211,171,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,171,830.31/17,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,407.51

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