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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.68, 25,926.75 and 8,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.68, 25,926.75 and 8,492.76 is: 12,763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.68 : 25,926.75 = 8,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.68/25,926.75 = 8,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.68x = 25,926.75 × 8,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.68x = 220,189,665.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,189,665.33/17,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.38

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