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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.35, 25,913.72 and 8,948.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.35, 25,913.72 and 8,948.81 is: 13,427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.35 : 25,913.72 = 8,948.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.35/25,913.72 = 8,948.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.35x = 25,913.72 × 8,948.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.35x = 231,896,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,896,956.67/17,270.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,427.46

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