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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,079.30, 25,619.01 and 8,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,079.30, 25,619.01 and 8,306.70 is: 12,460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,079.30 : 25,619.01 = 8,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,079.30/25,619.01 = 8,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,079.30x = 25,619.01 × 8,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,079.30x = 212,809,430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,809,430.37/17,079.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,460.08

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