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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,097.70, 25,646.55 and 8,349.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,097.70, 25,646.55 and 8,349.70 is: 12,524.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,097.70 : 25,646.55 = 8,349.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,097.70/25,646.55 = 8,349.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,097.70x = 25,646.55 × 8,349.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,097.70x = 214,140,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,140,998.54/17,097.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.55

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