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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.54, 25,465.71 and 9,096.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.54, 25,465.71 and 9,096.27 is: 13,615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.54 : 25,465.71 = 9,096.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.54/25,465.71 = 9,096.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.54x = 25,465.71 × 9,096.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.54x = 231,642,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,642,973.90/17,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.21

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