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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.12, 25,552.41 and 8,154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.12, 25,552.41 and 8,154.20 is: 12,233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.12 : 25,552.41 = 8,154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.12/25,552.41 = 8,154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.12x = 25,552.41 × 8,154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.12x = 208,359,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,359,354.44/17,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.32

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