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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,088.20, 25,610.70 and 8,304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,088.20, 25,610.70 and 8,304.20 is: 12,445.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,088.20 : 25,610.70 = 8,304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,088.20/25,610.70 = 8,304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,088.20x = 25,610.70 × 8,304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,088.20x = 212,676,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,676,374.94/17,088.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,445.80

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