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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.79, 25,924.65 and 8,956.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.79, 25,924.65 and 8,956.19 is: 13,441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.79 : 25,924.65 = 8,956.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.79/25,924.65 = 8,956.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.79x = 25,924.65 × 8,956.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.79x = 232,185,916.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,185,916.68/17,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.52

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