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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.63, 25,892.09 and 8,931.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.63, 25,892.09 and 8,931.38 is: 13,409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.63 : 25,892.09 = 8,931.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.63/25,892.09 = 8,931.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.63x = 25,892.09 × 8,931.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.63x = 231,252,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,252,050.13/17,245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,409.32

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