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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.20, 25,513.81 and 9,267.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.20, 25,513.81 and 9,267.22 is: 13,900.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.20 : 25,513.81 = 9,267.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.20/25,513.81 = 9,267.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.20x = 25,513.81 × 9,267.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.20x = 236,441,962.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,441,962.74/17,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,900.83

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