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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.17, 25,832.39 and 8,923.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.17, 25,832.39 and 8,923.02 is: 13,372.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.17 : 25,832.39 = 8,923.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.17/25,832.39 = 8,923.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.17x = 25,832.39 × 8,923.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.17x = 230,502,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,502,966.32/17,237.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.44

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