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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.54, 25,699.26 and 8,830.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.54, 25,699.26 and 8,830.48 is: 13,235.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.54 : 25,699.26 = 8,830.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.54/25,699.26 = 8,830.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.54x = 25,699.26 × 8,830.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.54x = 226,936,801.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,936,801.44/17,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,235.14

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