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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.80, 25,775.70 and 8,435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.80, 25,775.70 and 8,435.80 is: 12,653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.80 : 25,775.70 = 8,435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.80/25,775.70 = 8,435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.80x = 25,775.70 × 8,435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.80x = 217,438,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,438,650.06/17,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,653.70

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