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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.40, 25,537.20 and 9,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.40, 25,537.20 and 9,119.20 is: 13,690.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.40 : 25,537.20 = 9,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.40/25,537.20 = 9,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.40x = 25,537.20 × 9,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.40x = 232,878,834.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,878,834.24/17,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,690.38

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