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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.25, 26,419.19 and 8,257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.25, 26,419.19 and 8,257.37 is: 12,377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.25 : 26,419.19 = 8,257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.25/26,419.19 = 8,257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.25x = 26,419.19 × 8,257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.25x = 218,152,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,152,951.08/17,625.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.30

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