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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,290.84, 25,902.18 and 8,976.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,290.84, 25,902.18 and 8,976.28 is: 13,446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,290.84 : 25,902.18 = 8,976.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,290.84/25,902.18 = 8,976.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,290.84x = 25,902.18 × 8,976.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,290.84x = 232,505,220.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,505,220.29/17,290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,446.73

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