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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,139.96, 25,703.46 and 9,344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,139.96, 25,703.46 and 9,344.52 is: 14,013.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,139.96 : 25,703.46 = 9,344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,139.96/25,703.46 = 9,344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,139.96x = 25,703.46 × 9,344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,139.96x = 240,186,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,186,496.04/17,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.25

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