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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,308.65, 25,971.17 and 8,984.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,308.65, 25,971.17 and 8,984.22 is: 13,480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,308.65 : 25,971.17 = 8,984.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,308.65/25,971.17 = 8,984.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,308.65x = 25,971.17 × 8,984.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,308.65x = 233,330,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,330,660.02/17,308.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,480.58

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