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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.61, 25,602.92 and 8,295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.61, 25,602.92 and 8,295.98 is: 12,443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.61 : 25,602.92 = 8,295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.61/25,602.92 = 8,295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.61x = 25,602.92 × 8,295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.61x = 212,401,142.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,401,142.77/17,068.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.97

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