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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.34, 25,994.22 and 8,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.34, 25,994.22 and 8,901.16 is: 13,341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.34 : 25,994.22 = 8,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.34/25,994.22 = 8,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.34x = 25,994.22 × 8,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.34x = 231,378,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,378,711.30/17,343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,341.07

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