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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.69, 25,881.19 and 8,962.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.69, 25,881.19 and 8,962.18 is: 13,425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.69 : 25,881.19 = 8,962.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.69/25,881.19 = 8,962.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.69x = 25,881.19 × 8,962.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.69x = 231,951,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,951,796.29/17,276.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.71

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