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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.20, 25,590.30 and 8,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.20, 25,590.30 and 8,312.20 is: 12,468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.20 : 25,590.30 = 8,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.20/25,590.30 = 8,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.20x = 25,590.30 × 8,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.20x = 212,711,691.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,711,691.66/17,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.30

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