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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.56, 25,961.04 and 8,982.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.56, 25,961.04 and 8,982.45 is: 13,482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.56 : 25,961.04 = 8,982.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.56/25,961.04 = 8,982.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.56x = 25,961.04 × 8,982.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.56x = 233,193,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,193,743.75/17,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,482.09

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