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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.27, 25,861.44 and 8,924.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.27, 25,861.44 and 8,924.91 is: 13,377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.27 : 25,861.44 = 8,924.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.27/25,861.44 = 8,924.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.27x = 25,861.44 × 8,924.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.27x = 230,811,024.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,811,024.47/17,253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,377.81

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