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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.80, 25,644.06 and 8,332.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.80, 25,644.06 and 8,332.56 is: 12,501.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.80 : 25,644.06 = 8,332.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.80/25,644.06 = 8,332.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.80x = 25,644.06 × 8,332.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.80x = 213,680,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,680,668.59/17,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.21

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