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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.10, 25,511.22 and 8,248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.10, 25,511.22 and 8,248.59 is: 12,355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.10 : 25,511.22 = 8,248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.10/25,511.22 = 8,248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.10x = 25,511.22 × 8,248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.10x = 210,431,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,431,594.18/17,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.00

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