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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.22, 25,779.43 and 9,314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.22, 25,779.43 and 9,314.19 is: 13,955.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.22 : 25,779.43 = 9,314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.22/25,779.43 = 9,314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.22x = 25,779.43 × 9,314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.22x = 240,114,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,114,520.75/17,206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.10

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