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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.30, 25,527.96 and 8,259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.30, 25,527.96 and 8,259.75 is: 12,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.30 : 25,527.96 = 8,259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.30/25,527.96 = 8,259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.30x = 25,527.96 × 8,259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.30x = 210,854,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,854,567.61/17,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,371.70

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