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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.90, 25,570.75 and 9,251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.90, 25,570.75 and 9,251.22 is: 13,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.90 : 25,570.75 = 9,251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.90/25,570.75 = 9,251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.90x = 25,570.75 × 9,251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.90x = 236,560,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,560,633.82/17,058.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,867.29

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