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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,149.73, 25,714.26 and 9,244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,149.73, 25,714.26 and 9,244.94 is: 13,861.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,149.73 : 25,714.26 = 9,244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,149.73/25,714.26 = 9,244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,149.73x = 25,714.26 × 9,244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,149.73x = 237,726,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,726,662.27/17,149.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,861.84

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