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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.80, 25,764.30 and 8,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.80, 25,764.30 and 8,849.40 is: 13,257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.80 : 25,764.30 = 8,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.80/25,764.30 = 8,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.80x = 25,764.30 × 8,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.80x = 227,998,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,998,596.42/17,197.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.43

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