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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,221.36, 25,810.38 and 9,323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,221.36, 25,810.38 and 9,323.56 is: 13,973.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,221.36 : 25,810.38 = 9,323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,221.36/25,810.38 = 9,323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,221.36x = 25,810.38 × 9,323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,221.36x = 240,644,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,644,626.55/17,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,973.61

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