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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,054.69, 25,573.46 and 9,941.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,054.69, 25,573.46 and 9,941.22 is: 14,906.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,054.69 : 25,573.46 = 9,941.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,054.69/25,573.46 = 9,941.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,054.69x = 25,573.46 × 9,941.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,054.69x = 254,231,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,231,392.02/17,054.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,906.83

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