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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,234.72, 25,852.21 and 9,439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,234.72, 25,852.21 and 9,439.28 is: 14,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,234.72 : 25,852.21 = 9,439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,234.72/25,852.21 = 9,439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,234.72x = 25,852.21 × 9,439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,234.72x = 244,026,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,026,248.81/17,234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,158.99

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