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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.40, 25,979.70 and 9,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.40, 25,979.70 and 9,003.80 is: 13,509.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.40 : 25,979.70 = 9,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.40/25,979.70 = 9,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.40x = 25,979.70 × 9,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.40x = 233,916,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,916,022.86/17,314.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,509.91

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