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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.52, 25,968.20 and 9,002.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.52, 25,968.20 and 9,002.49 is: 13,494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.52 : 25,968.20 = 9,002.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.52/25,968.20 = 9,002.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.52x = 25,968.20 × 9,002.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.52x = 233,778,415.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,778,415.81/17,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.08

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