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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.86, 25,549.68 and 8,258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.86, 25,549.68 and 8,258.76 is: 12,394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.86 : 25,549.68 = 8,258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.86/25,549.68 = 8,258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.86x = 25,549.68 × 8,258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.86x = 211,008,675.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,008,675.20/17,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.88

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