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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.55, 25,737.05 and 8,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.55, 25,737.05 and 8,155.50 is: 12,235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.55 : 25,737.05 = 8,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.55/25,737.05 = 8,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.55x = 25,737.05 × 8,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.55x = 209,898,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,898,511.28/17,154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,235.73

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