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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.32, 25,508.55 and 8,246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.32, 25,508.55 and 8,246.81 is: 12,352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.32 : 25,508.55 = 8,246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.32/25,508.55 = 8,246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.32x = 25,508.55 × 8,246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.32x = 210,364,259.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,364,259.92/17,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.34

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