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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,141.19, 25,709.85 and 8,133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,141.19, 25,709.85 and 8,133.18 is: 12,198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,141.19 : 25,709.85 = 8,133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,141.19/25,709.85 = 8,133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,141.19x = 25,709.85 × 8,133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,141.19x = 209,102,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,102,837.82/17,141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.85

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