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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.29, 25,947.56 and 8,535.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.29, 25,947.56 and 8,535.35 is: 12,806.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.29 : 25,947.56 = 8,535.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.29/25,947.56 = 8,535.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.29x = 25,947.56 × 8,535.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.29x = 221,471,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,471,592.45/17,294.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.05

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