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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.28, 25,842.76 and 8,901.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.28, 25,842.76 and 8,901.73 is: 13,359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.28 : 25,842.76 = 8,901.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.28/25,842.76 = 8,901.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.28x = 25,842.76 × 8,901.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.28x = 230,045,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,045,271.97/17,219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,359.75

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