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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.45, 25,563.52 and 9,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.45, 25,563.52 and 9,159.20 is: 13,730.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.45 : 25,563.52 = 9,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.45/25,563.52 = 9,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.45x = 25,563.52 × 9,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.45x = 234,141,469.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,141,469.54/17,052.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.67

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