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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.40, 25,660.80 and 8,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.40, 25,660.80 and 8,342.40 is: 12,499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.40 : 25,660.80 = 8,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.40/25,660.80 = 8,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.40x = 25,660.80 × 8,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.40x = 214,072,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,072,657.92/17,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,499.57

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