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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.33, 25,860.04 and 8,923.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.33, 25,860.04 and 8,923.96 is: 13,376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.33 : 25,860.04 = 8,923.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.33/25,860.04 = 8,923.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.33x = 25,860.04 × 8,923.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.33x = 230,773,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,773,962.56/17,252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.39

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