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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,014.20, 25,499.70 and 8,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,014.20, 25,499.70 and 8,230.20 is: 12,334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,014.20 : 25,499.70 = 8,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,014.20/25,499.70 = 8,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,014.20x = 25,499.70 × 8,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,014.20x = 209,867,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,867,630.94/17,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,334.85

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