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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.97, 25,933.23 and 8,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.97, 25,933.23 and 8,497.08 is: 12,769.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.97 : 25,933.23 = 8,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.97/25,933.23 = 8,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.97x = 25,933.23 × 8,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.97x = 220,356,729.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,356,729.97/17,255.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.88

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