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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.27, 25,487.82 and 9,111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.27, 25,487.82 and 9,111.02 is: 13,637.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.27 : 25,487.82 = 9,111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.27/25,487.82 = 9,111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.27x = 25,487.82 × 9,111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.27x = 232,219,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,219,910.34/17,028.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,637.32

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