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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.04, 25,968.90 and 8,071

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.04, 25,968.90 and 8,071 is: 12,108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.04 : 25,968.90 = 8,071 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.04/25,968.90 = 8,071/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.04x = 25,968.90 × 8,071
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.04x = 209,594,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,594,991.90/17,310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,108.29

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