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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.44, 25,866.70 and 8,802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.44, 25,866.70 and 8,802.54 is: 13,197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.44 : 25,866.70 = 8,802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.44/25,866.70 = 8,802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.44x = 25,866.70 × 8,802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.44x = 227,692,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,692,661.42/17,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,197.71

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