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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.80, 25,694.70 and 8,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.80, 25,694.70 and 8,381.80 is: 12,572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.80 : 25,694.70 = 8,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.80/25,694.70 = 8,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.80x = 25,694.70 × 8,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.80x = 215,367,836.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,367,836.46/17,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,572.70

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