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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.11, 25,602.16 and 8,295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.11, 25,602.16 and 8,295.47 is: 12,443.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.11 : 25,602.16 = 8,295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.11/25,602.16 = 8,295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.11x = 25,602.16 × 8,295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.11x = 212,381,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,381,950.22/17,068.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.20

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