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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.28, 25,530.90 and 8,261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.28, 25,530.90 and 8,261.76 is: 12,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.28 : 25,530.90 = 8,261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.28/25,530.90 = 8,261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.28x = 25,530.90 × 8,261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.28x = 210,930,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,930,168.38/17,045.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.70

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