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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.20, 25,621.20 and 8,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.20, 25,621.20 and 8,311.20 is: 12,456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.20 : 25,621.20 = 8,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.20/25,621.20 = 8,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.20x = 25,621.20 × 8,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.20x = 212,942,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,942,917.44/17,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,456.30

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