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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.97, 25,804.66 and 8,892.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.97, 25,804.66 and 8,892.43 is: 13,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.97 : 25,804.66 = 8,892.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.97/25,804.66 = 8,892.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.97x = 25,804.66 × 8,892.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.97x = 229,466,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,466,132.72/17,216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,327.90

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