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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,111.32, 25,675.17 and 8,341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,111.32, 25,675.17 and 8,341.45 is: 12,516.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,111.32 : 25,675.17 = 8,341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,111.32/25,675.17 = 8,341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,111.32x = 25,675.17 × 8,341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,111.32x = 214,168,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,168,146.80/17,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.17

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