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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.34, 25,693.74 and 9,235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.34, 25,693.74 and 9,235.53 is: 13,853.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.34 : 25,693.74 = 9,235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.34/25,693.74 = 9,235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.34x = 25,693.74 × 9,235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.34x = 237,295,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,295,306.58/17,129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.15

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