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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,103.24, 25,622.46 and 8,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,103.24, 25,622.46 and 8,329.32 is: 12,478.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,103.24 : 25,622.46 = 8,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,103.24/25,622.46 = 8,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,103.24x = 25,622.46 × 8,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,103.24x = 213,417,668.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,417,668.53/17,103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.20

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