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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.80, 25,541.40 and 9,134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.80, 25,541.40 and 9,134.10 is: 13,696.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.80 : 25,541.40 = 9,134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.80/25,541.40 = 9,134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.80x = 25,541.40 × 9,134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.80x = 233,297,701.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,297,701.74/17,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,696.97

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