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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.52, 25,796.18 and 8,302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.52, 25,796.18 and 8,302.48 is: 12,453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.52 : 25,796.18 = 8,302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.52/25,796.18 = 8,302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.52x = 25,796.18 × 8,302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.52x = 214,172,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,172,268.53/17,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.67

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