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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.60, 25,492.56 and 9,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.60, 25,492.56 and 9,114.24 is: 13,642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.60 : 25,492.56 = 9,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.60/25,492.56 = 9,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.60x = 25,492.56 × 9,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.60x = 232,345,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,345,310.05/17,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,642.01

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