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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.30, 25,635.16 and 8,087.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.30, 25,635.16 and 8,087.41 is: 12,125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.30 : 25,635.16 = 8,087.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.30/25,635.16 = 8,087.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.30x = 25,635.16 × 8,087.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.30x = 207,322,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,322,150.58/17,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,125.31

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