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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,121.76, 25,672.72 and 8,347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,121.76, 25,672.72 and 8,347.84 is: 12,516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,121.76 : 25,672.72 = 8,347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,121.76/25,672.72 = 8,347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,121.76x = 25,672.72 × 8,347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,121.76x = 214,311,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,311,758.92/17,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.92

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