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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.44, 25,775.57 and 9,793.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.44, 25,775.57 and 9,793.43 is: 14,666.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.44 : 25,775.57 = 9,793.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.44/25,775.57 = 9,793.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.44x = 25,775.57 × 9,793.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.44x = 252,431,062.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,431,062.66/17,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,666.47

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