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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.28, 25,516.56 and 9,116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.28, 25,516.56 and 9,116.48 is: 13,674.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.28 : 25,516.56 = 9,116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.28/25,516.56 = 9,116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.28x = 25,516.56 × 9,116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.28x = 232,621,306.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,621,306.89/17,011.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.53

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