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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.68, 25,947.30 and 8,975.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.68, 25,947.30 and 8,975.35 is: 13,458.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.68 : 25,947.30 = 8,975.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.68/25,947.30 = 8,975.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.68x = 25,947.30 × 8,975.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.68x = 232,886,099.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,886,099.06/17,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,458.76

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