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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.39, 25,533.63 and 9,280.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.39, 25,533.63 and 9,280.41 is: 13,920.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.39 : 25,533.63 = 9,280.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.39/25,533.63 = 9,280.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.39x = 25,533.63 × 9,280.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.39x = 236,962,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,962,555.19/17,022.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.64

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