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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.96, 25,512.96 and 9,203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.96, 25,512.96 and 9,203.48 is: 13,809.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.96 : 25,512.96 = 9,203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.96/25,512.96 = 9,203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.96x = 25,512.96 × 9,203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.96x = 234,808,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,808,017.10/17,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.02

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