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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.26, 25,503.96 and 8,243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.26, 25,503.96 and 8,243.76 is: 12,347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.26 : 25,503.96 = 8,243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.26/25,503.96 = 8,243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.26x = 25,503.96 × 8,243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.26x = 210,248,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,248,525.29/17,027.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.76

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