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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.20, 25,546.20 and 8,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.20, 25,546.20 and 8,261.20 is: 12,381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.20 : 25,546.20 = 8,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.20/25,546.20 = 8,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.20x = 25,546.20 × 8,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.20x = 211,042,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,042,267.44/17,045.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.33

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