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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.60, 25,979.40 and 9,000.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.60, 25,979.40 and 9,000.90 is: 13,501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.60 : 25,979.40 = 9,000.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.60/25,979.40 = 9,000.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.60x = 25,979.40 × 9,000.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.60x = 233,837,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,837,981.46/17,319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.35

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