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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.23, 25,851.73 and 8,917.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.23, 25,851.73 and 8,917.94 is: 13,370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.23 : 25,851.73 = 8,917.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.23/25,851.73 = 8,917.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.23x = 25,851.73 × 8,917.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.23x = 230,544,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,544,188.47/17,243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,370.13

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