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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.07, 25,548.41 and 8,264.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.07, 25,548.41 and 8,264.84 is: 12,397.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.07 : 25,548.41 = 8,264.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.07/25,548.41 = 8,264.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.07x = 25,548.41 × 8,264.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.07x = 211,153,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,153,413.82/17,032.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.40

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