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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,152.09, 25,737.96 and 9,254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,152.09, 25,737.96 and 9,254.59 is: 13,887.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,152.09 : 25,737.96 = 9,254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,152.09/25,737.96 = 9,254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,152.09x = 25,737.96 × 9,254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,152.09x = 238,194,267.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,194,267.24/17,152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.19

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