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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,230.80, 25,848.63 and 8,466.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,230.80, 25,848.63 and 8,466.06 is: 12,700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,230.80 : 25,848.63 = 8,466.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,230.80/25,848.63 = 8,466.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,230.80x = 25,848.63 × 8,466.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,230.80x = 218,836,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,836,052.50/17,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,700.28

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