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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.68, 25,941.31 and 8,971.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.68, 25,941.31 and 8,971.36 is: 13,452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.68 : 25,941.31 = 8,971.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.68/25,941.31 = 8,971.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.68x = 25,941.31 × 8,971.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.68x = 232,728,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,728,794.06/17,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,452.78

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