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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.44, 25,510.24 and 8,247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.44, 25,510.24 and 8,247.94 is: 12,354.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.44 : 25,510.24 = 8,247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.44/25,510.24 = 8,247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.44x = 25,510.24 × 8,247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.44x = 210,406,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,406,875.44/17,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.03

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