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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.52, 25,969.69 and 9,003.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.52, 25,969.69 and 9,003.49 is: 13,495.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.52 : 25,969.69 = 9,003.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.52/25,969.69 = 9,003.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.52x = 25,969.69 × 9,003.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.52x = 233,817,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,817,844.22/17,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.57

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