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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,203.44, 25,806.72 and 8,887.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,203.44, 25,806.72 and 8,887.44 is: 13,331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,203.44 : 25,806.72 = 8,887.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,203.44/25,806.72 = 8,887.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,203.44x = 25,806.72 × 8,887.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,203.44x = 229,355,675.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,355,675.60/17,203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.97

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