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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.68, 25,845.36 and 9,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.68, 25,845.36 and 9,436.96 is: 14,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.68 : 25,845.36 = 9,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.68/25,845.36 = 9,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.68x = 25,845.36 × 9,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.68x = 243,901,628.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,901,628.51/17,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,161.65

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