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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.33, 25,858.54 and 8,922.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.33, 25,858.54 and 8,922.96 is: 13,374.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.33 : 25,858.54 = 8,922.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.33/25,858.54 = 8,922.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.33x = 25,858.54 × 8,922.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.33x = 230,734,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,734,673.46/17,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.89

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