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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.10, 25,517.22 and 8,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.10, 25,517.22 and 8,252.60 is: 12,361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.10 : 25,517.22 = 8,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.10/25,517.22 = 8,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.10x = 25,517.22 × 8,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.10x = 210,583,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,583,409.77/17,036.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.01

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