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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.59, 25,965.56 and 8,975.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.59, 25,965.56 and 8,975.93 is: 13,459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.59 : 25,965.56 = 8,975.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.59/25,965.56 = 8,975.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.59x = 25,965.56 × 8,975.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.59x = 233,064,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,064,941.58/17,316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,459.06

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