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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.84, 25,547.52 and 9,242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.84, 25,547.52 and 9,242.88 is: 13,864.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.84 : 25,547.52 = 9,242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.84/25,547.52 = 9,242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.84x = 25,547.52 × 9,242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.84x = 236,132,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,132,661.66/17,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.19

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