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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.61, 25,841.21 and 8,933.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.61, 25,841.21 and 8,933.18 is: 13,370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.61 : 25,841.21 = 8,933.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.61/25,841.21 = 8,933.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.61x = 25,841.21 × 8,933.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.61x = 230,844,006.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,844,006.48/17,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,370.94

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