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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.36, 25,804.38 and 9,319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.36, 25,804.38 and 9,319.56 is: 13,967.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.36 : 25,804.38 = 9,319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.36/25,804.38 = 9,319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.36x = 25,804.38 × 9,319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.36x = 240,485,467.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,485,467.67/17,217.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,967.62

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