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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,053.69, 25,571.96 and 9,940.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,053.69, 25,571.96 and 9,940.22 is: 14,905.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,053.69 : 25,571.96 = 9,940.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,053.69/25,571.96 = 9,940.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,053.69x = 25,571.96 × 9,940.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,053.69x = 254,190,805.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,190,805.22/17,053.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,905.33

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