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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.24, 25,533.26 and 8,146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.24, 25,533.26 and 8,146.25 is: 12,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.24 : 25,533.26 = 8,146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.24/25,533.26 = 8,146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.24x = 25,533.26 × 8,146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.24x = 208,000,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,000,420.80/17,033.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.44

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