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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,154.52, 25,711.26 and 8,838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,154.52, 25,711.26 and 8,838.52 is: 13,247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,154.52 : 25,711.26 = 8,838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,154.52/25,711.26 = 8,838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,154.52x = 25,711.26 × 8,838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,154.52x = 227,249,485.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,249,485.74/17,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.21

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