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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.55, 25,789.81 and 8,303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.55, 25,789.81 and 8,303.46 is: 12,446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.55 : 25,789.81 = 8,303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.55/25,789.81 = 8,303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.55x = 25,789.81 × 8,303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.55x = 214,144,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,144,655.74/17,204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,446.98

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