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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.77, 25,983.41 and 9,003.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.77, 25,983.41 and 9,003.03 is: 13,496.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.77 : 25,983.41 = 9,003.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.77/25,983.41 = 9,003.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.77x = 25,983.41 × 9,003.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.77x = 233,929,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,929,374.72/17,332.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.36

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