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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,105.89, 25,624.41 and 8,208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,105.89, 25,624.41 and 8,208.91 is: 12,296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,105.89 : 25,624.41 = 8,208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,105.89/25,624.41 = 8,208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,105.89x = 25,624.41 × 8,208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,105.89x = 210,348,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,348,475.49/17,105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,296.84

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