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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.67, 25,852.01 and 8,910.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.67, 25,852.01 and 8,910.41 is: 13,365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.67 : 25,852.01 = 8,910.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.67/25,852.01 = 8,910.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.67x = 25,852.01 × 8,910.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.67x = 230,351,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,351,884.73/17,234.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,365.61

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