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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.70, 25,714.65 and 8,944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.70, 25,714.65 and 8,944.70 is: 13,409.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.70 : 25,714.65 = 8,944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.70/25,714.65 = 8,944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.70x = 25,714.65 × 8,944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.70x = 230,009,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,009,829.86/17,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.54

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