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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.27, 25,650.62 and 8,329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.27, 25,650.62 and 8,329.19 is: 12,498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.27 : 25,650.62 = 8,329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.27/25,650.62 = 8,329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.27x = 25,650.62 × 8,329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.27x = 213,648,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,648,717.70/17,094.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.27

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