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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.28, 25,554.45 and 9,135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.28, 25,554.45 and 9,135.46 is: 13,711.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.28 : 25,554.45 = 9,135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.28/25,554.45 = 9,135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.28x = 25,554.45 × 9,135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.28x = 233,451,655.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,451,655.80/17,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,711.25

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