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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.26, 25,869.20 and 8,935.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.26, 25,869.20 and 8,935.54 is: 13,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.26 : 25,869.20 = 8,935.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.26/25,869.20 = 8,935.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.26x = 25,869.20 × 8,935.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.26x = 231,155,271.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,155,271.37/17,260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.34

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