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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.80, 25,707.90 and 9,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.80, 25,707.90 and 9,348.20 is: 14,026.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.80 : 25,707.90 = 9,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.80/25,707.90 = 9,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.80x = 25,707.90 × 9,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.80x = 240,322,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,322,590.78/17,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,026.23

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