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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.33, 25,993.70 and 9,009.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.33, 25,993.70 and 9,009.17 is: 13,494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.33 : 25,993.70 = 9,009.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.33/25,993.70 = 9,009.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.33x = 25,993.70 × 9,009.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.33x = 234,181,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,181,617.18/17,354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.13

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