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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.03, 25,878.07 and 8,366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.03, 25,878.07 and 8,366.19 is: 12,546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.03 : 25,878.07 = 8,366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.03/25,878.07 = 8,366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.03x = 25,878.07 × 8,366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.03x = 216,500,850.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,500,850.45/17,256.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,546.39

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