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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.16, 25,596.48 and 8,297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.16, 25,596.48 and 8,297.48 is: 12,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.16 : 25,596.48 = 8,297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.16/25,596.48 = 8,297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.16x = 25,596.48 × 8,297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.16x = 212,386,280.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,386,280.87/17,068.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.42

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