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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.02, 25,719.51 and 8,844.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.02, 25,719.51 and 8,844.02 is: 13,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.02 : 25,719.51 = 8,844.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.02/25,719.51 = 8,844.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.02x = 25,719.51 × 8,844.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.02x = 227,463,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,463,860.83/17,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.45

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