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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.73, 25,715.76 and 9,245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.73, 25,715.76 and 9,245.94 is: 13,863.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.73 : 25,715.76 = 9,245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.73/25,715.76 = 9,245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.73x = 25,715.76 × 9,245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.73x = 237,766,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,766,374.01/17,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,863.34

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