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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.88, 25,883.28 and 8,254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.88, 25,883.28 and 8,254.44 is: 12,374.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.88 : 25,883.28 = 8,254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.88/25,883.28 = 8,254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.88x = 25,883.28 × 8,254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.88x = 213,651,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,651,981.76/17,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,374.95

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