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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.04, 25,632.90 and 8,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.04, 25,632.90 and 8,316.60 is: 12,478.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.04 : 25,632.90 = 8,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.04/25,632.90 = 8,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.04x = 25,632.90 × 8,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.04x = 213,178,576.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,178,576.14/17,084.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.23

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