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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.07, 25,958.16 and 9,005.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.07, 25,958.16 and 9,005.79 is: 13,494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.07 : 25,958.16 = 9,005.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.07/25,958.16 = 9,005.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.07x = 25,958.16 × 9,005.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.07x = 233,773,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,773,737.75/17,323.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.94

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