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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,196.66, 25,802.28 and 9,396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,196.66, 25,802.28 and 9,396.36 is: 14,098.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,196.66 : 25,802.28 = 9,396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,196.66/25,802.28 = 9,396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,196.66x = 25,802.28 × 9,396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,196.66x = 242,447,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,447,511.70/17,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,098.52

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