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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.76, 25,936.08 and 8,520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.76, 25,936.08 and 8,520.24 is: 12,770.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.76 : 25,936.08 = 8,520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.76/25,936.08 = 8,520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.76x = 25,936.08 × 8,520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.76x = 220,981,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,981,626.26/17,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.73

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