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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.48, 25,878.72 and 8,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.48, 25,878.72 and 8,016.32 is: 12,024.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.48 : 25,878.72 = 8,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.48/25,878.72 = 8,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.48x = 25,878.72 × 8,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.48x = 207,452,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,452,100.71/17,252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.48

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