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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.73, 25,986.96 and 9,000.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.73, 25,986.96 and 9,000.45 is: 13,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.73 : 25,986.96 = 9,000.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.73/25,986.96 = 9,000.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.73x = 25,986.96 × 9,000.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.73x = 233,894,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,894,334.13/17,324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.60

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