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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.28, 25,493.82 and 9,115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.28, 25,493.82 and 9,115.02 is: 13,643.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.28 : 25,493.82 = 9,115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.28/25,493.82 = 9,115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.28x = 25,493.82 × 9,115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.28x = 232,376,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,376,679.18/17,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,643.31

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