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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.40, 25,565.10 and 8,295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.40, 25,565.10 and 8,295.40 is: 12,443.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.40 : 25,565.10 = 8,295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.40/25,565.10 = 8,295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.40x = 25,565.10 × 8,295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.40x = 212,072,730.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,072,730.54/17,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,443.10

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