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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.60, 25,812.30 and 9,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.60, 25,812.30 and 9,813.40 is: 14,706.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.60 : 25,812.30 = 9,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.60/25,812.30 = 9,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.60x = 25,812.30 × 9,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.60x = 253,306,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,306,424.82/17,224.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,706.08

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