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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.21, 25,817.63 and 9,817.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.21, 25,817.63 and 9,817.35 is: 14,711.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.21 : 25,817.63 = 9,817.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.21/25,817.63 = 9,817.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.21x = 25,817.63 × 9,817.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.21x = 253,460,660.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,460,660.79/17,228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,711.96

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