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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.18, 25,949.56 and 8,976.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.18, 25,949.56 and 8,976.86 is: 13,461.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.18 : 25,949.56 = 8,976.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.18/25,949.56 = 8,976.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.18x = 25,949.56 × 8,976.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.18x = 232,945,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,945,567.18/17,305.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,461.03

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