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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.20, 25,515.31 and 9,268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.20, 25,515.31 and 9,268.22 is: 13,902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.20 : 25,515.31 = 9,268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.20/25,515.31 = 9,268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.20x = 25,515.31 × 9,268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.20x = 236,481,506.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,481,506.45/17,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.34

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