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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.56, 25,532.66 and 9,118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.56, 25,532.66 and 9,118.62 is: 13,666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.56 : 25,532.66 = 9,118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.56/25,532.66 = 9,118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.56x = 25,532.66 × 9,118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.56x = 232,822,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,822,450.87/17,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.85

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