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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.36, 25,685.70 and 9,357.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.36, 25,685.70 and 9,357.64 is: 14,020.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.36 : 25,685.70 = 9,357.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.36/25,685.70 = 9,357.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.36x = 25,685.70 × 9,357.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.36x = 240,357,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,357,533.75/17,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.44

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