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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.60, 25,592.40 and 8,288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.60, 25,592.40 and 8,288.96 is: 12,433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.60 : 25,592.40 = 8,288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.60/25,592.40 = 8,288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.60x = 25,592.40 × 8,288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.60x = 212,134,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,134,379.90/17,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,433.44

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