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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.28, 25,515.36 and 8,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.28, 25,515.36 and 8,808 is: 13,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.28 : 25,515.36 = 8,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.28/25,515.36 = 8,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.28x = 25,515.36 × 8,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.28x = 224,739,290.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,739,290.88/17,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,194.13

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