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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,331.48, 25,997.09 and 9,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,331.48, 25,997.09 and 9,007.20 is: 13,510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,331.48 : 25,997.09 = 9,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,331.48/25,997.09 = 9,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,331.48x = 25,997.09 × 9,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,331.48x = 234,160,944.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,160,944.01/17,331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.73

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