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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,232.72, 25,849.21 and 9,437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,232.72, 25,849.21 and 9,437.28 is: 14,155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,232.72 : 25,849.21 = 9,437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,232.72/25,849.21 = 9,437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,232.72x = 25,849.21 × 9,437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,232.72x = 243,946,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,946,232.55/17,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,155.99

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