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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.20, 25,553.70 and 8,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.20, 25,553.70 and 8,266.20 is: 12,388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.20 : 25,553.70 = 8,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.20/25,553.70 = 8,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.20x = 25,553.70 × 8,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.20x = 211,231,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,231,994.94/17,050.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.83

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