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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.89, 25,813.29 and 8,878.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.89, 25,813.29 and 8,878.92 is: 13,330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.89 : 25,813.29 = 8,878.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.89/25,813.29 = 8,878.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.89x = 25,813.29 × 8,878.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.89x = 229,194,136.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,194,136.85/17,192.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.75

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