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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.64, 25,932.69 and 8,496.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.64, 25,932.69 and 8,496.66 is: 12,769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.64 : 25,932.69 = 8,496.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.64/25,932.69 = 8,496.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.64x = 25,932.69 × 8,496.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.64x = 220,341,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,341,249.82/17,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.23

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