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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,220.48, 25,789.17 and 9,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,220.48, 25,789.17 and 9,802.44 is: 14,680.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,220.48 : 25,789.17 = 9,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,220.48/25,789.17 = 9,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,220.48x = 25,789.17 × 9,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,220.48x = 252,796,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,796,791.57/17,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,680.01

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