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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,117.30, 25,683.15 and 9,331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,117.30, 25,683.15 and 9,331.70 is: 14,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,117.30 : 25,683.15 = 9,331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,117.30/25,683.15 = 9,331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,117.30x = 25,683.15 × 9,331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,117.30x = 239,667,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,667,450.86/17,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,001.48

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