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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.83, 25,863.79 and 8,926.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.83, 25,863.79 and 8,926.46 is: 13,380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.83 : 25,863.79 = 8,926.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.83/25,863.79 = 8,926.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.83x = 25,863.79 × 8,926.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.83x = 230,872,086.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,872,086.88/17,254.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.14

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