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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.97, 25,994.48 and 9,013.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.97, 25,994.48 and 9,013.59 is: 13,510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.97 : 25,994.48 = 9,013.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.97/25,994.48 = 9,013.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.97x = 25,994.48 × 9,013.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.97x = 234,303,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,303,539.92/17,341.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,510.78

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