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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,103.02, 25,637.22 and 8,205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,103.02, 25,637.22 and 8,205.27 is: 12,299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,103.02 : 25,637.22 = 8,205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,103.02/25,637.22 = 8,205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,103.02x = 25,637.22 × 8,205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,103.02x = 210,360,443.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,360,443.86/17,103.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,299.61

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