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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.76, 25,632.63 and 8,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.76, 25,632.63 and 8,212.62 is: 12,310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.76 : 25,632.63 = 8,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.76/25,632.63 = 8,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.76x = 25,632.63 × 8,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.76x = 210,511,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,511,049.79/17,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,310.76

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