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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.80, 25,645.56 and 8,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.80, 25,645.56 and 8,333.56 is: 12,502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.80 : 25,645.56 = 8,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.80/25,645.56 = 8,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.80x = 25,645.56 × 8,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.80x = 213,718,812.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,718,812.99/17,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.71

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