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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.10, 25,591.41 and 8,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.10, 25,591.41 and 8,292.42 is: 12,437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.10 : 25,591.41 = 8,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.10/25,591.41 = 8,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.10x = 25,591.41 × 8,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.10x = 212,214,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,214,720.11/17,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,437.06

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