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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.67, 25,650.46 and 8,217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.67, 25,650.46 and 8,217.47 is: 12,323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.67 : 25,650.46 = 8,217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.67/25,650.46 = 8,217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.67x = 25,650.46 × 8,217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.67x = 210,781,885.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,781,885.54/17,104.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.06

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