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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,307.70, 25,969.68 and 8,983.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,307.70, 25,969.68 and 8,983.19 is: 13,479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,307.70 : 25,969.68 = 8,983.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,307.70/25,969.68 = 8,983.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,307.70x = 25,969.68 × 8,983.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,307.70x = 233,290,634.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,290,634.60/17,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,479.01

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