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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.88, 25,563.60 and 9,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.88, 25,563.60 and 9,141.66 is: 13,707.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.88 : 25,563.60 = 9,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.88/25,563.60 = 9,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.88x = 25,563.60 × 9,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.88x = 233,693,739.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,693,739.58/17,048.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,707.28

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