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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.06, 25,909.56 and 8,958.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.06, 25,909.56 and 8,958.69 is: 13,430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.06 : 25,909.56 = 8,958.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.06/25,909.56 = 8,958.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.06x = 25,909.56 × 8,958.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.06x = 232,115,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,115,716.08/17,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,430.24

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