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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,054.14, 25,559.70 and 9,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,054.14, 25,559.70 and 9,137 is: 13,693.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,054.14 : 25,559.70 = 9,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,054.14/25,559.70 = 9,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,054.14x = 25,559.70 × 9,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,054.14x = 233,538,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,538,978.90/17,054.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.98

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