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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,111.52, 25,674.57 and 8,222.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,111.52, 25,674.57 and 8,222.58 is: 12,337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,111.52 : 25,674.57 = 8,222.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,111.52/25,674.57 = 8,222.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,111.52x = 25,674.57 × 8,222.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,111.52x = 211,111,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,111,205.79/17,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,337.37

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