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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,194.62, 25,801.47 and 9,296.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,194.62, 25,801.47 and 9,296.94 is: 13,950.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,194.62 : 25,801.47 = 9,296.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,194.62/25,801.47 = 9,296.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,194.62x = 25,801.47 × 9,296.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,194.62x = 239,874,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,874,718.50/17,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.57

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