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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.41, 25,942.88 and 8,960.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.41, 25,942.88 and 8,960.74 is: 13,436.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.41 : 25,942.88 = 8,960.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.41/25,942.88 = 8,960.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.41x = 25,942.88 × 8,960.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.41x = 232,467,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,467,272.82/17,301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,436.32

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