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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.64, 25,893.61 and 8,951.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.64, 25,893.61 and 8,951.86 is: 13,416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.64 : 25,893.61 = 8,951.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.64/25,893.61 = 8,951.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.64x = 25,893.61 × 8,951.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.64x = 231,795,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,795,971.61/17,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.73

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