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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,235.90, 25,853.85 and 8,487.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,235.90, 25,853.85 and 8,487.90 is: 12,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,235.90 : 25,853.85 = 8,487.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,235.90/25,853.85 = 8,487.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,235.90x = 25,853.85 × 8,487.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,235.90x = 219,444,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,444,893.42/17,235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,731.85

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