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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.98, 25,491.92 and 9,105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.98, 25,491.92 and 9,105.21 is: 13,651.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.98 : 25,491.92 = 9,105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.98/25,491.92 = 9,105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.98x = 25,491.92 × 9,105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.98x = 232,109,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,109,239.38/17,002.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,651.09

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