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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.90, 25,533.45 and 9,116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.90, 25,533.45 and 9,116.70 is: 13,686.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.90 : 25,533.45 = 9,116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.90/25,533.45 = 9,116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.90x = 25,533.45 × 9,116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.90x = 232,780,803.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,780,803.62/17,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,686.63

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