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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.20, 25,789.20 and 8,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.20, 25,789.20 and 8,423.20 is: 12,624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.20 : 25,789.20 = 8,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.20/25,789.20 = 8,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.20x = 25,789.20 × 8,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.20x = 217,227,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,227,589.44/17,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.23

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