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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.90, 25,720.95 and 8,260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.90, 25,720.95 and 8,260.70 is: 12,389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.90 : 25,720.95 = 8,260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.90/25,720.95 = 8,260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.90x = 25,720.95 × 8,260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.90x = 212,473,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,473,051.67/17,149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,389.17

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