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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.35, 25,910.72 and 8,946.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.35, 25,910.72 and 8,946.81 is: 13,424.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.35 : 25,910.72 = 8,946.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.35/25,910.72 = 8,946.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.35x = 25,910.72 × 8,946.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.35x = 231,818,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,818,277.62/17,268.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,424.46

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