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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,233.98, 25,851.08 and 9,438.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,233.98, 25,851.08 and 9,438.54 is: 14,157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,233.98 : 25,851.08 = 9,438.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,233.98/25,851.08 = 9,438.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,233.98x = 25,851.08 × 9,438.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,233.98x = 243,996,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,996,452.62/17,233.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,157.87

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