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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.63, 25,811.37 and 9,309.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.63, 25,811.37 and 9,309.08 is: 13,950.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.63 : 25,811.37 = 9,309.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.63/25,811.37 = 9,309.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.63x = 25,811.37 × 9,309.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.63x = 240,280,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,280,108.24/17,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.61

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