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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.82, 25,803.36 and 9,416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.82, 25,803.36 and 9,416.52 is: 14,112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.82 : 25,803.36 = 9,416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.82/25,803.36 = 9,416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.82x = 25,803.36 × 9,416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.82x = 242,977,855.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,977,855.51/17,216.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,112.82

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