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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.01, 25,992.72 and 9,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.01, 25,992.72 and 9,006.68 is: 13,497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.01 : 25,992.72 = 9,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.01/25,992.72 = 9,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.01x = 25,992.72 × 9,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.01x = 234,107,981.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,107,981.41/17,344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.92

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