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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.20, 25,972.08 and 8,437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.20, 25,972.08 and 8,437.68 is: 12,656.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.20 : 25,972.08 = 8,437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.20/25,972.08 = 8,437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.20x = 25,972.08 × 8,437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.20x = 219,144,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,144,099.97/17,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,656.90

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