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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.96, 25,960.38 and 8,996.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.96, 25,960.38 and 8,996.46 is: 13,483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.96 : 25,960.38 = 8,996.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.96/25,960.38 = 8,996.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.96x = 25,960.38 × 8,996.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.96x = 233,551,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,551,520.25/17,320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,483.75

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