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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.79, 25,469.07 and 9,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.79, 25,469.07 and 9,098.52 is: 13,618.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.79 : 25,469.07 = 9,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.79/25,469.07 = 9,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.79x = 25,469.07 × 9,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.79x = 231,730,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,730,842.78/17,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.58

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