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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.72, 25,532.22 and 9,126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.72, 25,532.22 and 9,126.92 is: 13,690.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.72 : 25,532.22 = 9,126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.72/25,532.22 = 9,126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.72x = 25,532.22 × 9,126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.72x = 233,030,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,030,529.36/17,021.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,690.19

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