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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.26, 25,790.04 and 8,303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.26, 25,790.04 and 8,303.88 is: 12,463.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.26 : 25,790.04 = 8,303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.26/25,790.04 = 8,303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.26x = 25,790.04 × 8,303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.26x = 214,157,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,157,397.36/17,182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,463.87

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