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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.81, 25,883.73 and 8,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.81, 25,883.73 and 8,941.44 is: 13,404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.81 : 25,883.73 = 8,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.81/25,883.73 = 8,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.81x = 25,883.73 × 8,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.81x = 231,437,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,437,818.77/17,265.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.40

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