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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.50, 25,943.49 and 8,059.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.50, 25,943.49 and 8,059.50 is: 12,090.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.50 : 25,943.49 = 8,059.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.50/25,943.49 = 8,059.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.50x = 25,943.49 × 8,059.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.50x = 209,091,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,091,557.66/17,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.76

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