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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.60, 25,933.96 and 8,983.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.60, 25,933.96 and 8,983.12 is: 13,450.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.60 : 25,933.96 = 8,983.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.60/25,933.96 = 8,983.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.60x = 25,933.96 × 8,983.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.60x = 232,967,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,967,874.76/17,320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.34

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