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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,037.93, 25,567.83 and 8,268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,037.93, 25,567.83 and 8,268.06 is: 12,407.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,037.93 : 25,567.83 = 8,268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,037.93/25,567.83 = 8,268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,037.93x = 25,567.83 × 8,268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,037.93x = 211,396,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,396,352.51/17,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,407.40

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