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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,221.80, 25,832.70 and 8,473.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,221.80, 25,832.70 and 8,473.80 is: 12,710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,221.80 : 25,832.70 = 8,473.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,221.80/25,832.70 = 8,473.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,221.80x = 25,832.70 × 8,473.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,221.80x = 218,901,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,901,133.26/17,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,710.70

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