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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,231.84, 25,814.10 and 8,213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,231.84, 25,814.10 and 8,213.12 is: 12,303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,231.84 : 25,814.10 = 8,213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,231.84/25,814.10 = 8,213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,231.84x = 25,814.10 × 8,213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,231.84x = 212,014,300.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,014,300.99/17,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.64

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