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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.54, 25,959.15 and 8,064.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.54, 25,959.15 and 8,064.50 is: 12,098.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.54 : 25,959.15 = 8,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.54/25,959.15 = 8,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.54x = 25,959.15 × 8,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.54x = 209,347,565.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,347,565.18/17,303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.54

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