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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,024.70, 25,549.20 and 9,621.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,024.70, 25,549.20 and 9,621.30 is: 14,438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,024.70 : 25,549.20 = 9,621.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,024.70/25,549.20 = 9,621.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,024.70x = 25,549.20 × 9,621.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,024.70x = 245,816,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,816,517.96/17,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.82

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