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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,225.68, 25,849.86 and 9,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,225.68, 25,849.86 and 9,439.96 is: 14,166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,225.68 : 25,849.86 = 9,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,225.68/25,849.86 = 9,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,225.68x = 25,849.86 × 9,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,225.68x = 244,021,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,021,644.41/17,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.15

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