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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,214.46, 25,800.91 and 8,889.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,214.46, 25,800.91 and 8,889.94 is: 13,324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,214.46 : 25,800.91 = 8,889.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,214.46/25,800.91 = 8,889.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,214.46x = 25,800.91 × 8,889.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,214.46x = 229,368,456.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,368,456.75/17,214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.18

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