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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.65, 25,862.00 and 8,925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.65, 25,862.00 and 8,925.28 is: 13,378.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.65 : 25,862.00 = 8,925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.65/25,862.00 = 8,925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.65x = 25,862.00 × 8,925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.65x = 230,825,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,825,482.08/17,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,378.35

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