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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.38, 25,632.95 and 8,225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.38, 25,632.95 and 8,225.16 is: 12,326.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.38 : 25,632.95 = 8,225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.38/25,632.95 = 8,225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.38x = 25,632.95 × 8,225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.38x = 210,835,073.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,835,073.90/17,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.38

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