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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.13, 25,587.71 and 9,265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.13, 25,587.71 and 9,265.21 is: 13,890.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.13 : 25,587.71 = 9,265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.13/25,587.71 = 9,265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.13x = 25,587.71 × 9,265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.13x = 237,075,332.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,075,332.30/17,067.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.76

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