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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.30, 25,960.10 and 8,424.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.30, 25,960.10 and 8,424.41 is: 12,634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.30 : 25,960.10 = 8,424.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.30/25,960.10 = 8,424.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.30x = 25,960.10 × 8,424.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.30x = 218,698,354.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,698,354.12/17,309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,634.73

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