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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.08, 25,554.84 and 8,160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.08, 25,554.84 and 8,160.72 is: 12,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.08 : 25,554.84 = 8,160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.08/25,554.84 = 8,160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.08x = 25,554.84 × 8,160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.08x = 208,545,893.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,545,893.88/17,044.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,235.68

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