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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.13, 25,914.96 and 8,959.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.13, 25,914.96 and 8,959.10 is: 13,441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.13 : 25,914.96 = 8,959.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.13/25,914.96 = 8,959.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.13x = 25,914.96 × 8,959.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.13x = 232,174,588.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,174,588.56/17,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.37

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