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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.20, 25,791.30 and 8,446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.20, 25,791.30 and 8,446.20 is: 12,669.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.20 : 25,791.30 = 8,446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.20/25,791.30 = 8,446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.20x = 25,791.30 × 8,446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.20x = 217,838,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,838,478.06/17,194.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.30

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