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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.84, 25,958.04 and 8,982.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.84, 25,958.04 and 8,982.53 is: 13,469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.84 : 25,958.04 = 8,982.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.84/25,958.04 = 8,982.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.84x = 25,958.04 × 8,982.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.84x = 233,168,743.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,168,743.25/17,310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.52

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