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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.06, 25,466.12 and 9,091.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.06, 25,466.12 and 9,091.60 is: 13,616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.06 : 25,466.12 = 9,091.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.06/25,466.12 = 9,091.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.06x = 25,466.12 × 9,091.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.06x = 231,527,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,527,776.59/17,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,616.83

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