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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.83, 25,899.66 and 8,264.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.83, 25,899.66 and 8,264.23 is: 12,391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.83 : 25,899.66 = 8,264.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.83/25,899.66 = 8,264.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.83x = 25,899.66 × 8,264.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.83x = 214,040,747.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,040,747.16/17,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,391.04

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