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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,153.64, 25,730.46 and 9,358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,153.64, 25,730.46 and 9,358.20 is: 14,037.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,153.64 : 25,730.46 = 9,358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,153.64/25,730.46 = 9,358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,153.64x = 25,730.46 × 9,358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,153.64x = 240,790,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,790,790.77/17,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.30

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