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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.33, 25,682.49 and 9,722.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.33, 25,682.49 and 9,722.13 is: 14,573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.33 : 25,682.49 = 9,722.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.33/25,682.49 = 9,722.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.33x = 25,682.49 × 9,722.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.33x = 249,688,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,688,506.50/17,133.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.26

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