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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.80, 25,841.64 and 8,804.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.80, 25,841.64 and 8,804.91 is: 13,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.80 : 25,841.64 = 8,804.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.80/25,841.64 = 8,804.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.80x = 25,841.64 × 8,804.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.80x = 227,533,329.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,533,329.89/17,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,201.21

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