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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.54, 25,553.48 and 8,264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.54, 25,553.48 and 8,264.43 is: 12,401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.54 : 25,553.48 = 8,264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.54/25,553.48 = 8,264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.54x = 25,553.48 × 8,264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.54x = 211,184,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,184,905.39/17,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.09

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