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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.50, 25,526.07 and 8,245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.50, 25,526.07 and 8,245.14 is: 12,358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.50 : 25,526.07 = 8,245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.50/25,526.07 = 8,245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.50x = 25,526.07 × 8,245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.50x = 210,466,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,466,020.80/17,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,358.91

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