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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.24, 25,929.72 and 8,970.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.24, 25,929.72 and 8,970.03 is: 13,450.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.24 : 25,929.72 = 8,970.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.24/25,929.72 = 8,970.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.24x = 25,929.72 × 8,970.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.24x = 232,590,366.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,590,366.29/17,292.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.56

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