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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.65, 25,539.23 and 9,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.65, 25,539.23 and 9,145.44 is: 13,688.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.65 : 25,539.23 = 9,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.65/25,539.23 = 9,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.65x = 25,539.23 × 9,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.65x = 233,567,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,567,518.47/17,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.82

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