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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.29, 25,548.89 and 8,154.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.29, 25,548.89 and 8,154.95 is: 12,231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.29 : 25,548.89 = 8,154.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.29/25,548.89 = 8,154.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.29x = 25,548.89 × 8,154.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.29x = 208,349,751.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,349,751.99/17,033.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231.92

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