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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.47, 25,509.13 and 9,125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.47, 25,509.13 and 9,125.19 is: 13,658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.47 : 25,509.13 = 9,125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.47/25,509.13 = 9,125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.47x = 25,509.13 × 9,125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.47x = 232,775,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,775,635.17/17,042.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,658.56

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