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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.01, 25,991.38 and 9,008.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.01, 25,991.38 and 9,008.27 is: 13,515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.01 : 25,991.38 = 9,008.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.01/25,991.38 = 9,008.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.01x = 25,991.38 × 9,008.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.01x = 234,137,368.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,137,368.71/17,323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.97

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