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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.80, 25,536.66 and 8,282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.80, 25,536.66 and 8,282.94 is: 12,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.80 : 25,536.66 = 8,282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.80/25,536.66 = 8,282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.80x = 25,536.66 × 8,282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.80x = 211,518,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,518,622.58/17,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,416.13

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