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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.19, 25,534.68 and 8,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.19, 25,534.68 and 8,147.20 is: 12,212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.19 : 25,534.68 = 8,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.19/25,534.68 = 8,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.19x = 25,534.68 × 8,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.19x = 208,036,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,036,025.03/17,034.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,212.85

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