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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.68, 25,752.82 and 8,838.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.68, 25,752.82 and 8,838.66 is: 13,270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.68 : 25,752.82 = 8,838.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.68/25,752.82 = 8,838.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.68x = 25,752.82 × 8,838.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.68x = 227,620,420.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,620,420.02/17,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,270.25

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