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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.51, 25,531.34 and 8,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.51, 25,531.34 and 8,262 is: 12,375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.51 : 25,531.34 = 8,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.51/25,531.34 = 8,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.51x = 25,531.34 × 8,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.51x = 210,939,889.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,939,889.77/17,045.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.10

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