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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.70, 25,514.56 and 9,267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.70, 25,514.56 and 9,267.72 is: 13,901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.70 : 25,514.56 = 9,267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.70/25,514.56 = 9,267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.70x = 25,514.56 × 9,267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.70x = 236,461,798.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,461,798.00/17,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.59

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