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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.23, 25,679.39 and 8,817.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.23, 25,679.39 and 8,817.23 is: 13,215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.23 : 25,679.39 = 8,817.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.23/25,679.39 = 8,817.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.23x = 25,679.39 × 8,817.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.23x = 226,420,915.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,420,915.41/17,133.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,215.31

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