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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.83, 25,860.79 and 8,924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.83, 25,860.79 and 8,924.46 is: 13,377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.83 : 25,860.79 = 8,924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.83/25,860.79 = 8,924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.83x = 25,860.79 × 8,924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.83x = 230,793,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,793,585.92/17,252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.14

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