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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.67, 25,701.46 and 9,224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.67, 25,701.46 and 9,224.85 is: 13,846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.67 : 25,701.46 = 9,224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.67/25,701.46 = 9,224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.67x = 25,701.46 × 9,224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.67x = 237,092,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,092,090.22/17,122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,846.68

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