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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,295.76, 25,951.74 and 8,525.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,295.76, 25,951.74 and 8,525.89 is: 12,792.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,295.76 : 25,951.74 = 8,525.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,295.76/25,951.74 = 8,525.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,295.76x = 25,951.74 × 8,525.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,295.76x = 221,261,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,261,680.55/17,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.83

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