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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.52, 25,804.71 and 9,320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.52, 25,804.71 and 9,320.02 is: 13,968.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.52 : 25,804.71 = 9,320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.52/25,804.71 = 9,320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.52x = 25,804.71 × 9,320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.52x = 240,500,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,500,413.29/17,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,968.35

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