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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.09, 25,638.90 and 8,084.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.09, 25,638.90 and 8,084.70 is: 12,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.09 : 25,638.90 = 8,084.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.09/25,638.90 = 8,084.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.09x = 25,638.90 × 8,084.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.09x = 207,282,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,282,686.64/17,098.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.15

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