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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,091.20, 25,615.20 and 8,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,091.20, 25,615.20 and 8,307.20 is: 12,450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091.20 : 25,615.20 = 8,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091.20/25,615.20 = 8,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091.20x = 25,615.20 × 8,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091.20x = 212,790,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,790,589.44/17,091.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,450.30

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