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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.92, 25,817.64 and 9,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.92, 25,817.64 and 9,406.62 is: 14,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.92 : 25,817.64 = 9,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.92/25,817.64 = 9,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.92x = 25,817.64 × 9,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.92x = 242,856,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,856,728.78/17,206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,113.90

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