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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.46, 25,654.69 and 8,229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.46, 25,654.69 and 8,229.71 is: 12,327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.46 : 25,654.69 = 8,229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.46/25,654.69 = 8,229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.46x = 25,654.69 × 8,229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.46x = 211,130,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,130,733.26/17,127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.03

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