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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.33, 25,951.30 and 8,978.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.33, 25,951.30 and 8,978.03 is: 13,462.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.33 : 25,951.30 = 8,978.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.33/25,951.30 = 8,978.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.33x = 25,951.30 × 8,978.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.33x = 232,991,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,991,397.74/17,306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,462.78

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