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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.24, 25,931.22 and 8,971.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.24, 25,931.22 and 8,971.03 is: 13,452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.24 : 25,931.22 = 8,971.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.24/25,931.22 = 8,971.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.24x = 25,931.22 × 8,971.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.24x = 232,629,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,629,752.56/17,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,452.06

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