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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.71, 25,853.19 and 8,795.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.71, 25,853.19 and 8,795.61 is: 13,194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.71 : 25,853.19 = 8,795.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.71/25,853.19 = 8,795.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.71x = 25,853.19 × 8,795.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.71x = 227,394,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,394,425.24/17,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,194.75

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