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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.96, 25,888.44 and 8,817.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.96, 25,888.44 and 8,817.04 is: 13,219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.96 : 25,888.44 = 8,817.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.96/25,888.44 = 8,817.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.96x = 25,888.44 × 8,817.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.96x = 228,259,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,259,411.02/17,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,219.43

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