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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.50, 25,958.49 and 8,069.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.50, 25,958.49 and 8,069.50 is: 12,105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.50 : 25,958.49 = 8,069.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.50/25,958.49 = 8,069.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.50x = 25,958.49 × 8,069.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.50x = 209,472,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,472,035.06/17,303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,105.76

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