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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.74, 25,624.71 and 8,330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.74, 25,624.71 and 8,330.82 is: 12,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.74 : 25,624.71 = 8,330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.74/25,624.71 = 8,330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.74x = 25,624.71 × 8,330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.74x = 213,474,846.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,474,846.56/17,104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.45

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