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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.64, 25,615.39 and 8,299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.64, 25,615.39 and 8,299.77 is: 12,454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.64 : 25,615.39 = 8,299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.64/25,615.39 = 8,299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.64x = 25,615.39 × 8,299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.64x = 212,601,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,601,744.22/17,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,454.97

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