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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.70, 25,990.97 and 9,016.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.70, 25,990.97 and 9,016.82 is: 13,514.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.70 : 25,990.97 = 9,016.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.70/25,990.97 = 9,016.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.70x = 25,990.97 × 9,016.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.70x = 234,355,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,355,898.12/17,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.01

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