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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.31, 25,532.28 and 9,118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.31, 25,532.28 and 9,118.37 is: 13,666.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.31 : 25,532.28 = 9,118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.31/25,532.28 = 9,118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.31x = 25,532.28 × 9,118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.31x = 232,812,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,812,648.32/17,035.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.48

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