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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,236.69, 25,833.16 and 8,915.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,236.69, 25,833.16 and 8,915.15 is: 13,361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,236.69 : 25,833.16 = 8,915.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,236.69/25,833.16 = 8,915.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,236.69x = 25,833.16 × 8,915.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,236.69x = 230,306,496.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,306,496.37/17,236.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,361.41

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