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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.58, 25,637.70 and 8,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.58, 25,637.70 and 8,214.26 is: 12,320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.58 : 25,637.70 = 8,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.58/25,637.70 = 8,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.58x = 25,637.70 × 8,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.58x = 210,594,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,594,733.60/17,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.83

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