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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.20, 25,873.61 and 8,938.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.20, 25,873.61 and 8,938.47 is: 13,396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.20 : 25,873.61 = 8,938.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.20/25,873.61 = 8,938.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.20x = 25,873.61 × 8,938.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.20x = 231,270,539.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,270,539.11/17,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,396.73

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