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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.38, 25,522.34 and 9,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.38, 25,522.34 and 9,114.16 is: 13,666.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.38 : 25,522.34 = 9,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.38/25,522.34 = 9,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.38x = 25,522.34 × 9,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.38x = 232,614,690.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,614,690.33/17,021.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,666.03

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