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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.92, 25,566.31 and 8,267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.92, 25,566.31 and 8,267.05 is: 12,405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.92 : 25,566.31 = 8,267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.92/25,566.31 = 8,267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.92x = 25,566.31 × 8,267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.92x = 211,357,909.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,357,909.50/17,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.88

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