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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.29, 25,463.84 and 9,095.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.29, 25,463.84 and 9,095.01 is: 13,613.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.29 : 25,463.84 = 9,095.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.29/25,463.84 = 9,095.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.29x = 25,463.84 × 9,095.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.29x = 231,593,879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,593,879.44/17,012.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,613.33

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