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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.11, 25,844.97 and 8,935.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.11, 25,844.97 and 8,935.66 is: 13,374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.11 : 25,844.97 = 8,935.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.11/25,844.97 = 8,935.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.11x = 25,844.97 × 8,935.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.11x = 230,941,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,941,864.63/17,267.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,374.67

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