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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.74, 25,516.68 and 8,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.74, 25,516.68 and 8,252.28 is: 12,360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.74 : 25,516.68 = 8,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.74/25,516.68 = 8,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.74x = 25,516.68 × 8,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.74x = 210,570,788.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,570,788.03/17,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.53

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