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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.77, 25,999.84 and 9,011.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.77, 25,999.84 and 9,011.44 is: 13,505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.77 : 25,999.84 = 9,011.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.77/25,999.84 = 9,011.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.77x = 25,999.84 × 9,011.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.77x = 234,295,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,295,998.17/17,348.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.05

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