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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,203.70, 25,805.55 and 9,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,203.70, 25,805.55 and 9,427.70 is: 14,141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,203.70 : 25,805.55 = 9,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,203.70/25,805.55 = 9,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,203.70x = 25,805.55 × 9,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,203.70x = 243,286,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,286,983.74/17,203.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.55

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