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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.93, 25,927.62 and 8,841.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.93, 25,927.62 and 8,841.45 is: 13,274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.93 : 25,927.62 = 8,841.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.93/25,927.62 = 8,841.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.93x = 25,927.62 × 8,841.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.93x = 229,237,755.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,237,755.85/17,268.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.58

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