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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,250.83, 25,857.79 and 8,922.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,250.83, 25,857.79 and 8,922.46 is: 13,374.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,250.83 : 25,857.79 = 8,922.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,250.83/25,857.79 = 8,922.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,250.83x = 25,857.79 × 8,922.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,250.83x = 230,715,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,715,058.50/17,250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.14

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