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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,016.79, 25,470.57 and 9,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,016.79, 25,470.57 and 9,099.52 is: 13,620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,016.79 : 25,470.57 = 9,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,016.79/25,470.57 = 9,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,016.79x = 25,470.57 × 9,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,016.79x = 231,769,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,769,961.13/17,016.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,620.08

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