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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.04, 25,546.24 and 9,289.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.04, 25,546.24 and 9,289.12 is: 13,933.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.04 : 25,546.24 = 9,289.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.04/25,546.24 = 9,289.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.04x = 25,546.24 × 9,289.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.04x = 237,302,088.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,302,088.91/17,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,933.51

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