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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,111.82, 25,675.92 and 8,341.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,111.82, 25,675.92 and 8,341.95 is: 12,516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,111.82 : 25,675.92 = 8,341.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,111.82/25,675.92 = 8,341.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,111.82x = 25,675.92 × 8,341.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,111.82x = 214,187,240.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,187,240.84/17,111.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.92

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