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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.76, 25,729.02 and 8,386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.76, 25,729.02 and 8,386.44 is: 12,581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.76 : 25,729.02 = 8,386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.76/25,729.02 = 8,386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.76x = 25,729.02 × 8,386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.76x = 215,774,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,774,882.49/17,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,581.07

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