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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.44, 25,513.24 and 8,249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.44, 25,513.24 and 8,249.94 is: 12,357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.44 : 25,513.24 = 8,249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.44/25,513.24 = 8,249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.44x = 25,513.24 × 8,249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.44x = 210,482,699.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,482,699.21/17,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.03

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