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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.88, 25,506.60 and 9,123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.88, 25,506.60 and 9,123.54 is: 13,656.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.88 : 25,506.60 = 9,123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.88/25,506.60 = 9,123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.88x = 25,506.60 × 9,123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.88x = 232,710,355.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,710,355.50/17,040.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.00

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