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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.36, 25,535.52 and 8,250.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.36, 25,535.52 and 8,250.96 is: 12,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.36 : 25,535.52 = 8,250.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.36/25,535.52 = 8,250.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.36x = 25,535.52 × 8,250.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.36x = 210,692,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,692,554.10/17,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.40

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