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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,045.22, 25,558.56 and 9,157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,045.22, 25,558.56 and 9,157.14 is: 13,730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,045.22 : 25,558.56 = 9,157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,045.22/25,558.56 = 9,157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,045.22x = 25,558.56 × 9,157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,045.22x = 234,043,312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,043,312.12/17,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,730.73

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