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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.20, 25,811.40 and 9,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.20, 25,811.40 and 9,009.20 is: 13,506.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.20 : 25,811.40 = 9,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.20/25,811.40 = 9,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.20x = 25,811.40 × 9,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.20x = 232,540,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,540,064.88/17,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,506.26

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