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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.02, 25,538.07 and 8,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.02, 25,538.07 and 8,266.50 is: 12,381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.02 : 25,538.07 = 8,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.02/25,538.07 = 8,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.02x = 25,538.07 × 8,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.02x = 211,110,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,110,455.66/17,050.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,381.83

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