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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.70, 25,517.56 and 9,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.70, 25,517.56 and 9,269.72 is: 13,904.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.70 : 25,517.56 = 9,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.70/25,517.56 = 9,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.70x = 25,517.56 × 9,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.70x = 236,540,636.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,540,636.28/17,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.59

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