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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,294.76, 25,950.24 and 8,524.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,294.76, 25,950.24 and 8,524.89 is: 12,791.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,294.76 : 25,950.24 = 8,524.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,294.76/25,950.24 = 8,524.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,294.76x = 25,950.24 × 8,524.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,294.76x = 221,222,941.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,222,941.47/17,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.33

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