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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.79, 25,466.08 and 9,096.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.79, 25,466.08 and 9,096.52 is: 13,615.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.79 : 25,466.08 = 9,096.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.79/25,466.08 = 9,096.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.79x = 25,466.08 × 9,096.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.79x = 231,652,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,652,706.04/17,013.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,615.59

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