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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.40, 25,862.90 and 8,239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.40, 25,862.90 and 8,239.82 is: 12,354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.40 : 25,862.90 = 8,239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.40/25,862.90 = 8,239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.40x = 25,862.90 × 8,239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.40x = 213,105,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,105,470.16/17,249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,354.37

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