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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,091.71, 25,622.33 and 9,198.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,091.71, 25,622.33 and 9,198.46 is: 13,789.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091.71 : 25,622.33 = 9,198.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091.71/25,622.33 = 9,198.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091.71x = 25,622.33 × 9,198.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091.71x = 235,685,963.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,685,963.65/17,091.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,789.49

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