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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.70, 25,812.38 and 9,813.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.70, 25,812.38 and 9,813.85 is: 14,706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.70 : 25,812.38 = 9,813.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.70/25,812.38 = 9,813.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.70x = 25,812.38 × 9,813.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.70x = 253,318,785.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,318,785.47/17,224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,706.72

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