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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.04, 25,998.90 and 8,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.04, 25,998.90 and 8,091 is: 12,138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.04 : 25,998.90 = 8,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.04/25,998.90 = 8,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.04x = 25,998.90 × 8,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.04x = 210,357,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,357,099.90/17,330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.29

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