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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,053.52, 25,543.32 and 8,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,053.52, 25,543.32 and 8,270 is: 12,387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,053.52 : 25,543.32 = 8,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,053.52/25,543.32 = 8,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,053.52x = 25,543.32 × 8,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,053.52x = 211,243,256.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,243,256.40/17,053.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,387.08

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