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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.51, 25,499.84 and 8,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.51, 25,499.84 and 8,241 is: 12,343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.51 : 25,499.84 = 8,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.51/25,499.84 = 8,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.51x = 25,499.84 × 8,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.51x = 210,144,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,144,140.24/17,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,343.63

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