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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.28, 25,529.40 and 8,260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.28, 25,529.40 and 8,260.76 is: 12,373.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.28 : 25,529.40 = 8,260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.28/25,529.40 = 8,260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.28x = 25,529.40 × 8,260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.28x = 210,892,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,892,246.34/17,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,373.20

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