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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,198.41, 25,804.91 and 9,398.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,198.41, 25,804.91 and 9,398.11 is: 14,101.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,198.41 : 25,804.91 = 9,398.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,198.41/25,804.91 = 9,398.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,198.41x = 25,804.91 × 9,398.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,198.41x = 242,517,382.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,517,382.72/17,198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,101.15

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