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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.52, 25,860.32 and 8,924.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.52, 25,860.32 and 8,924.15 is: 13,376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.52 : 25,860.32 = 8,924.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.52/25,860.32 = 8,924.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.52x = 25,860.32 × 8,924.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.52x = 230,781,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,781,374.73/17,252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,376.68

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