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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.20, 25,974.05 and 8,993.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.20, 25,974.05 and 8,993.82 is: 13,485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.20 : 25,974.05 = 8,993.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.20/25,974.05 = 8,993.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.20x = 25,974.05 × 8,993.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.20x = 233,605,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,605,885.40/17,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.93

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