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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.69, 25,991.08 and 9,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.69, 25,991.08 and 9,011.32 is: 13,507.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.69 : 25,991.08 = 9,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.69/25,991.08 = 9,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.69x = 25,991.08 × 9,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.69x = 234,213,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,213,851.52/17,339.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,507.38

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