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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.24, 25,507.23 and 9,123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.24, 25,507.23 and 9,123.94 is: 13,656.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.24 : 25,507.23 = 9,123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.24/25,507.23 = 9,123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.24x = 25,507.23 × 9,123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.24x = 232,726,436.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,726,436.09/17,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,656.66

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