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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.74, 25,552.30 and 8,028.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.74, 25,552.30 and 8,028.26 is: 12,042.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.74 : 25,552.30 = 8,028.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.74/25,552.30 = 8,028.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.74x = 25,552.30 × 8,028.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.74x = 205,140,508.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,140,508.00/17,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,042.48

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