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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.71, 25,554.49 and 8,268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.71, 25,554.49 and 8,268.48 is: 12,403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.71 : 25,554.49 = 8,268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.71/25,554.49 = 8,268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.71x = 25,554.49 × 8,268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.71x = 211,296,768.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,296,768.80/17,034.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,403.90

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