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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.36, 25,842.35 and 8,933.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.36, 25,842.35 and 8,933.91 is: 13,372.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.36 : 25,842.35 = 8,933.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.36/25,842.35 = 8,933.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.36x = 25,842.35 × 8,933.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.36x = 230,873,184.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,873,184.42/17,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.05

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