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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.66, 25,960.35 and 8,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.66, 25,960.35 and 8,553.30 is: 12,813.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.66 : 25,960.35 = 8,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.66/25,960.35 = 8,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.66x = 25,960.35 × 8,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.66x = 222,046,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,046,661.66/17,328.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.84

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