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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.77, 25,998.35 and 9,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.77, 25,998.35 and 9,010.44 is: 13,503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.77 : 25,998.35 = 9,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.77/25,998.35 = 9,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.77x = 25,998.35 × 9,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.77x = 234,256,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,256,527.72/17,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,503.55

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