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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,162.70, 25,767.84 and 8,848.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,162.70, 25,767.84 and 8,848.68 is: 13,285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,162.70 : 25,767.84 = 8,848.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,162.70/25,767.84 = 8,848.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,162.70x = 25,767.84 × 8,848.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,162.70x = 228,011,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,011,370.45/17,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.29

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