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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.40, 25,565.50 and 9,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.40, 25,565.50 and 9,247.72 is: 13,862.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.40 : 25,565.50 = 9,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.40/25,565.50 = 9,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.40x = 25,565.50 × 9,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.40x = 236,422,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,422,585.66/17,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.04

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