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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.60, 25,533.90 and 9,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.60, 25,533.90 and 9,114.30 is: 13,671.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.60 : 25,533.90 = 9,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.60/25,533.90 = 9,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.60x = 25,533.90 × 9,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.60x = 232,723,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,723,624.77/17,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,671.45

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