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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.91, 25,516.23 and 9,117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.91, 25,516.23 and 9,117.06 is: 13,671.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.91 : 25,516.23 = 9,117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.91/25,516.23 = 9,117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.91x = 25,516.23 × 9,117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.91x = 232,632,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,632,999.88/17,015.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.50

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