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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.53, 25,927.09 and 8,841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.53, 25,927.09 and 8,841.08 is: 13,274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.53 : 25,927.09 = 8,841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.53/25,927.09 = 8,841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.53x = 25,927.09 × 8,841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.53x = 229,223,519.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,223,519.57/17,268.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.06

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