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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,119.44, 25,670.52 and 8,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,119.44, 25,670.52 and 8,341.20 is: 12,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,119.44 : 25,670.52 = 8,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,119.44/25,670.52 = 8,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,119.44x = 25,670.52 × 8,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,119.44x = 214,122,941.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,122,941.42/17,119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,507.59

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