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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.76, 25,864.26 and 8,932.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.76, 25,864.26 and 8,932.29 is: 13,381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.76 : 25,864.26 = 8,932.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.76/25,864.26 = 8,932.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.76x = 25,864.26 × 8,932.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.76x = 231,027,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,027,070.96/17,264.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,381.42

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