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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.34, 25,969.98 and 9,431.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.34, 25,969.98 and 9,431.62 is: 14,133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.34 : 25,969.98 = 9,431.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.34/25,969.98 = 9,431.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.34x = 25,969.98 × 9,431.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.34x = 244,938,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,938,982.77/17,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,133.54

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