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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.99, 25,655.57 and 8,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.99, 25,655.57 and 8,230.24 is: 12,327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.99 : 25,655.57 = 8,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.99/25,655.57 = 8,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.99x = 25,655.57 × 8,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.99x = 211,151,520.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,151,520.22/17,127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,327.86

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