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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.70, 25,627.95 and 8,315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.70, 25,627.95 and 8,315.70 is: 12,463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.70 : 25,627.95 = 8,315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.70/25,627.95 = 8,315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.70x = 25,627.95 × 8,315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.70x = 213,114,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,114,343.82/17,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,463.05

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