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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.28, 25,551.45 and 9,133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.28, 25,551.45 and 9,133.46 is: 13,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.28 : 25,551.45 = 9,133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.28/25,551.45 = 9,133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.28x = 25,551.45 × 9,133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.28x = 233,373,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,373,114.58/17,024.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.25

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