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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.80, 25,533.90 and 9,129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.80, 25,533.90 and 9,129.10 is: 13,689.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.80 : 25,533.90 = 9,129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.80/25,533.90 = 9,129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.80x = 25,533.90 × 9,129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.80x = 233,101,526.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,101,526.49/17,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,689.47

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