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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,177.68, 25,767.09 and 8,169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,177.68, 25,767.09 and 8,169.90 is: 12,255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,177.68 : 25,767.09 = 8,169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,177.68/25,767.09 = 8,169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,177.68x = 25,767.09 × 8,169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,177.68x = 210,514,548.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,514,548.59/17,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,255.12

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