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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.83, 25,506.91 and 8,255.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.83, 25,506.91 and 8,255.53 is: 12,366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.83 : 25,506.91 = 8,255.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.83/25,506.91 = 8,255.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.83x = 25,506.91 × 8,255.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.83x = 210,573,060.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,573,060.71/17,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,366.41

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