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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.83, 25,546.27 and 8,144.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.83, 25,546.27 and 8,144.07 is: 12,216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.83 : 25,546.27 = 8,144.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.83/25,546.27 = 8,144.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.83x = 25,546.27 × 8,144.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.83x = 208,050,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,050,564.90/17,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.12

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