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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.73, 25,624.34 and 8,205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.73, 25,624.34 and 8,205.41 is: 12,307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.73 : 25,624.34 = 8,205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.73/25,624.34 = 8,205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.73x = 25,624.34 × 8,205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.73x = 210,258,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,258,174.65/17,083.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,307.51

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