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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.84, 25,865.28 and 8,927.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.84, 25,865.28 and 8,927.46 is: 13,381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.84 : 25,865.28 = 8,927.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.84/25,865.28 = 8,927.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.84x = 25,865.28 × 8,927.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.84x = 230,911,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,911,252.59/17,255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.63

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