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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.70, 25,962.80 and 8,986.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.70, 25,962.80 and 8,986.32 is: 13,474.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.70 : 25,962.80 = 8,986.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.70/25,962.80 = 8,986.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.70x = 25,962.80 × 8,986.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.70x = 233,309,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,309,983.96/17,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.68

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