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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.34, 25,988.22 and 8,897.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.34, 25,988.22 and 8,897.16 is: 13,335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.34 : 25,988.22 = 8,897.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.34/25,988.22 = 8,897.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.34x = 25,988.22 × 8,897.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.34x = 231,221,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,221,351.46/17,339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.07

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