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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.42, 25,643.02 and 9,201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.42, 25,643.02 and 9,201.66 is: 13,802.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.42 : 25,643.02 = 9,201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.42/25,643.02 = 9,201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.42x = 25,643.02 × 9,201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.42x = 235,958,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,958,177.19/17,095.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.42

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