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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.43, 25,946.94 and 8,975.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.43, 25,946.94 and 8,975.12 is: 13,458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.43 : 25,946.94 = 8,975.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.43/25,946.94 = 8,975.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.43x = 25,946.94 × 8,975.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.43x = 232,876,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,876,770.40/17,303.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.42

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