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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.48, 25,545.88 and 8,259.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.48, 25,545.88 and 8,259.37 is: 12,393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.48 : 25,545.88 = 8,259.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.48/25,545.88 = 8,259.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.48x = 25,545.88 × 8,259.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.48x = 210,992,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,992,821.36/17,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.50

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