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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.32, 25,701.88 and 8,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.32, 25,701.88 and 8,370.44 is: 12,547.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.32 : 25,701.88 = 8,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.32/25,701.88 = 8,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.32x = 25,701.88 × 8,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.32x = 215,136,044.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,136,044.43/17,146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.07

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