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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.98, 25,999.34 and 9,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.98, 25,999.34 and 9,008.70 is: 13,512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.98 : 25,999.34 = 9,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.98/25,999.34 = 9,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.98x = 25,999.34 × 9,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.98x = 234,220,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,220,209.21/17,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.98

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