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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.16, 25,644.96 and 8,326.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.16, 25,644.96 and 8,326.80 is: 12,492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.16 : 25,644.96 = 8,326.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.16/25,644.96 = 8,326.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.16x = 25,644.96 × 8,326.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.16x = 213,540,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,540,452.93/17,093.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.74

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