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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,166.24, 25,773.12 and 8,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,166.24, 25,773.12 and 8,853.12 is: 13,291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,166.24 : 25,773.12 = 8,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,166.24/25,773.12 = 8,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,166.24x = 25,773.12 × 8,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,166.24x = 228,172,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,172,524.13/17,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,291.93

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