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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.47, 25,510.62 and 9,126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.47, 25,510.62 and 9,126.19 is: 13,660.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.47 : 25,510.62 = 9,126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.47/25,510.62 = 9,126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.47x = 25,510.62 × 9,126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.47x = 232,814,765.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,814,765.14/17,043.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.06

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