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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.06, 25,742.53 and 8,165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.06, 25,742.53 and 8,165.34 is: 12,232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.06 : 25,742.53 = 8,165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.06/25,742.53 = 8,165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.06x = 25,742.53 × 8,165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.06x = 210,196,474.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,196,474.19/17,184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.06

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