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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.88, 25,903.02 and 8,938.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.88, 25,903.02 and 8,938.64 is: 13,420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.88 : 25,903.02 = 8,938.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.88/25,903.02 = 8,938.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.88x = 25,903.02 × 8,938.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.88x = 231,537,596.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,537,596.48/17,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,420.23

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