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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,053.16, 25,573.02 and 8,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,053.16, 25,573.02 and 8,285.48 is: 12,424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,053.16 : 25,573.02 = 8,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,053.16/25,573.02 = 8,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,053.16x = 25,573.02 × 8,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,053.16x = 211,884,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,884,745.75/17,053.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.96

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