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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.92, 25,485.75 and 9,109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.92, 25,485.75 and 9,109.63 is: 13,635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.92 : 25,485.75 = 9,109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.92/25,485.75 = 9,109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.92x = 25,485.75 × 9,109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.92x = 232,165,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,165,752.77/17,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,635.22

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