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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,278.40, 25,917.60 and 8,530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,278.40, 25,917.60 and 8,530.40 is: 12,795.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,278.40 : 25,917.60 = 8,530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,278.40/25,917.60 = 8,530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,278.40x = 25,917.60 × 8,530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,278.40x = 221,087,495.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,087,495.04/17,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.60

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