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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,282.48, 25,917.24 and 8,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,282.48, 25,917.24 and 8,042 is: 12,059.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,282.48 : 25,917.24 = 8,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,282.48/25,917.24 = 8,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,282.48x = 25,917.24 × 8,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,282.48x = 208,426,444.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,426,444.08/17,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,059.98

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