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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.73, 25,995.96 and 9,006.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.73, 25,995.96 and 9,006.45 is: 13,509.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.73 : 25,995.96 = 9,006.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.73/25,995.96 = 9,006.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.73x = 25,995.96 × 9,006.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.73x = 234,131,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,131,313.94/17,330.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,509.60

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