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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.20, 25,687.80 and 8,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.20, 25,687.80 and 8,377.20 is: 12,565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.20 : 25,687.80 = 8,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.20/25,687.80 = 8,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.20x = 25,687.80 × 8,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.20x = 215,191,838.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,191,838.16/17,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,565.80

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