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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,308.94, 25,963.40 and 8,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,308.94, 25,963.40 and 8,984.66 is: 13,476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,308.94 : 25,963.40 = 8,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,308.94/25,963.40 = 8,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,308.94x = 25,963.40 × 8,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,308.94x = 233,272,214.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,272,214.09/17,308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,476.98

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