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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.30, 25,632.15 and 8,313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.30, 25,632.15 and 8,313.70 is: 12,474.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.30 : 25,632.15 = 8,313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.30/25,632.15 = 8,313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.30x = 25,632.15 × 8,313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.30x = 213,098,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,098,005.46/17,083.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.05

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