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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.70, 25,811.55 and 9,431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.70, 25,811.55 and 9,431.70 is: 14,147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.70 : 25,811.55 = 9,431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.70/25,811.55 = 9,431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.70x = 25,811.55 × 9,431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.70x = 243,446,796.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,446,796.14/17,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,147.55

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