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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.72, 25,490.00 and 9,112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.72, 25,490.00 and 9,112.44 is: 13,639.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.72 : 25,490.00 = 9,112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.72/25,490.00 = 9,112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.72x = 25,490.00 × 9,112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.72x = 232,276,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,276,118.38/17,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,639.46

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