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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.44, 25,865.21 and 8,801.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.44, 25,865.21 and 8,801.54 is: 13,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.44 : 25,865.21 = 8,801.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.44/25,865.21 = 8,801.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.44x = 25,865.21 × 8,801.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.44x = 227,653,507.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,653,507.09/17,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,196.20

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