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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.76, 25,829.08 and 9,336.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.76, 25,829.08 and 9,336.26 is: 13,992.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.76 : 25,829.08 = 9,336.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.76/25,829.08 = 9,336.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.76x = 25,829.08 × 9,336.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.76x = 241,147,047.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,147,047.67/17,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,992.71

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