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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.69, 25,809.98 and 9,308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.69, 25,809.98 and 9,308.15 is: 13,949.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.69 : 25,809.98 = 9,308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.69/25,809.98 = 9,308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.69x = 25,809.98 × 9,308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.69x = 240,242,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,242,989.75/17,222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,949.21

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