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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.40, 25,696.80 and 8,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.40, 25,696.80 and 8,366.40 is: 12,535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.40 : 25,696.80 = 8,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.40/25,696.80 = 8,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.40x = 25,696.80 × 8,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.40x = 214,989,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,989,707.52/17,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.55

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