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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193.70, 25,791.03 and 8,307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193.70, 25,791.03 and 8,307.64 is: 12,461.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193.70 : 25,791.03 = 8,307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193.70/25,791.03 = 8,307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193.70x = 25,791.03 × 8,307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193.70x = 214,262,592.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,262,592.47/17,193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.69

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