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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,117.93, 25,687.90 and 8,348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,117.93, 25,687.90 and 8,348.06 is: 12,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,117.93 : 25,687.90 = 8,348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,117.93/25,687.90 = 8,348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,117.93x = 25,687.90 × 8,348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,117.93x = 214,443,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,443,981.16/17,117.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,527.45

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