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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.68, 25,957.80 and 8,982.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.68, 25,957.80 and 8,982.36 is: 13,469.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.68 : 25,957.80 = 8,982.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.68/25,957.80 = 8,982.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.68x = 25,957.80 × 8,982.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.68x = 233,162,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,162,304.41/17,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.27

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