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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,101.40, 25,623.30 and 8,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,101.40, 25,623.30 and 8,317.40 is: 12,462.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,101.40 : 25,623.30 = 8,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,101.40/25,623.30 = 8,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,101.40x = 25,623.30 × 8,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,101.40x = 213,119,235.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,119,235.42/17,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.09

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