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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.92, 25,532.28 and 8,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.92, 25,532.28 and 8,134.20 is: 12,199.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.92 : 25,532.28 = 8,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.92/25,532.28 = 8,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.92x = 25,532.28 × 8,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.92x = 207,684,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,684,671.98/17,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.58

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