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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.41, 25,801.91 and 9,396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.41, 25,801.91 and 9,396.11 is: 14,098.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.41 : 25,801.91 = 9,396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.41/25,801.91 = 9,396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.41x = 25,801.91 × 9,396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.41x = 242,437,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,437,408.58/17,196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,098.14

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