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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.40, 25,671.60 and 8,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.40, 25,671.60 and 8,366.40 is: 12,549.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.40 : 25,671.60 = 8,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.40/25,671.60 = 8,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.40x = 25,671.60 × 8,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.40x = 214,778,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,778,874.24/17,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.60

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