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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,144.32, 25,698.88 and 8,368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,144.32, 25,698.88 and 8,368.44 is: 12,544.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,144.32 : 25,698.88 = 8,368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,144.32/25,698.88 = 8,368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,144.32x = 25,698.88 × 8,368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,144.32x = 215,059,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,059,535.35/17,144.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.07

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