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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.07, 25,963.35 and 8,986.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.07, 25,963.35 and 8,986.70 is: 13,475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.07 : 25,963.35 = 8,986.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.07/25,963.35 = 8,986.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.07x = 25,963.35 × 8,986.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.07x = 233,324,707.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,324,707.63/17,315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.24

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