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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.23, 25,564.56 and 9,161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.23, 25,564.56 and 9,161.13 is: 13,736.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.23 : 25,564.56 = 9,161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.23/25,564.56 = 9,161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.23x = 25,564.56 × 9,161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.23x = 234,200,257.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,200,257.55/17,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.71

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