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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.20, 25,705.20 and 8,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.20, 25,705.20 and 8,369.60 is: 12,561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.20 : 25,705.20 = 8,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.20/25,705.20 = 8,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.20x = 25,705.20 × 8,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.20x = 215,142,241.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,142,241.92/17,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,561.44

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