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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.02, 25,971.94 and 9,004.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.02, 25,971.94 and 9,004.99 is: 13,497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.02 : 25,971.94 = 9,004.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.02/25,971.94 = 9,004.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.02x = 25,971.94 × 9,004.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.02x = 233,877,059.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,877,059.98/17,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.82

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