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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.70, 25,546.20 and 9,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.70, 25,546.20 and 9,619.30 is: 14,435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.70 : 25,546.20 = 9,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.70/25,546.20 = 9,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.70x = 25,546.20 × 9,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.70x = 245,736,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,736,561.66/17,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,435.82

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