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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.39, 25,535.13 and 9,281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.39, 25,535.13 and 9,281.41 is: 13,922.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.39 : 25,535.13 = 9,281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.39/25,535.13 = 9,281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.39x = 25,535.13 × 9,281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.39x = 237,002,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,002,010.93/17,023.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,922.14

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