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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.74, 25,549.29 and 8,026.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.74, 25,549.29 and 8,026.26 is: 12,039.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.74 : 25,549.29 = 8,026.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.74/25,549.29 = 8,026.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.74x = 25,549.29 × 8,026.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.74x = 205,065,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,065,244.36/17,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.47

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