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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.68, 25,846.86 and 9,437.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.68, 25,846.86 and 9,437.96 is: 14,163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.68 : 25,846.86 = 9,437.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.68/25,846.86 = 9,437.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.68x = 25,846.86 × 9,437.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.68x = 243,941,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,941,630.81/17,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,163.15

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