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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.26, 25,867.70 and 8,934.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.26, 25,867.70 and 8,934.54 is: 13,390.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.26 : 25,867.70 = 8,934.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.26/25,867.70 = 8,934.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.26x = 25,867.70 × 8,934.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.26x = 231,115,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,115,942.44/17,259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,390.84

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