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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,224.80, 25,812.56 and 9,813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,224.80, 25,812.56 and 9,813.96 is: 14,706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,224.80 : 25,812.56 = 9,813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,224.80/25,812.56 = 9,813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,224.80x = 25,812.56 × 9,813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,224.80x = 253,323,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,323,431.34/17,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,706.90

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