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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.64, 25,618.08 and 8,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.64, 25,618.08 and 8,313.28 is: 12,468.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.64 : 25,618.08 = 8,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.64/25,618.08 = 8,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.64x = 25,618.08 × 8,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.64x = 212,970,272.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,970,272.10/17,080.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,468.52

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