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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.20, 25,809.90 and 9,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.20, 25,809.90 and 9,008.20 is: 13,504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.20 : 25,809.90 = 9,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.20/25,809.90 = 9,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.20x = 25,809.90 × 9,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.20x = 232,500,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,500,741.18/17,216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.77

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