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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.03, 25,949.13 and 8,992.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.03, 25,949.13 and 8,992.54 is: 13,477.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.03 : 25,949.13 = 8,992.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.03/25,949.13 = 8,992.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.03x = 25,949.13 × 8,992.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.03x = 233,348,589.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,348,589.49/17,314.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,477.43

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