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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.30, 25,777.44 and 8,295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.30, 25,777.44 and 8,295.21 is: 12,434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.30 : 25,777.44 = 8,295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.30/25,777.44 = 8,295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.30x = 25,777.44 × 8,295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.30x = 213,829,278.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,829,278.06/17,196.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,434.61

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