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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.20, 25,609.20 and 8,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.20, 25,609.20 and 8,305.60 is: 12,465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.20 : 25,609.20 = 8,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.20/25,609.20 = 8,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.20x = 25,609.20 × 8,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.20x = 212,699,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,699,771.52/17,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.41

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