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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.56, 25,830.50 and 9,843.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.56, 25,830.50 and 9,843.32 is: 14,753.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.56 : 25,830.50 = 9,843.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.56/25,830.50 = 9,843.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.56x = 25,830.50 × 9,843.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.56x = 254,257,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,257,892.62/17,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,753.65

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