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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.44, 25,878.96 and 8,933.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.44, 25,878.96 and 8,933.92 is: 13,403.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.44 : 25,878.96 = 8,933.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.44/25,878.96 = 8,933.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.44x = 25,878.96 × 8,933.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.44x = 231,200,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,200,558.32/17,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.37

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