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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.70, 25,605.45 and 8,300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.70, 25,605.45 and 8,300.70 is: 12,440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.70 : 25,605.45 = 8,300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.70/25,605.45 = 8,300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.70x = 25,605.45 × 8,300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.70x = 212,543,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,543,158.82/17,084.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,440.56

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